Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol vs Levonorgestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levonorgestrel was dispensed 27.3× as often as Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol in March 2026 — 30,455 items versus 1,116 in England.
1,116items
Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
30,455items
Levonorgestrel · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol versus Levonorgestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol · ╌ Levonorgestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol | Levonorgestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,116 | 30,455 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,968 | 149,078 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £46,085 | £138,981 |
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