Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol vs Desogestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desogestrel was dispensed 224.4× as often as Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol in May 2026 — 238,271 items versus 1,062 in England.
1,062items
Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
238,271items
Desogestrel · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol versus Desogestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol · ╌ Desogestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol | Desogestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,062 | 238,271 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,919 | 2,973,506 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £44,015 | £1,091,876 |
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