Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol vs Levonorgestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levonorgestrel was dispensed 30.5× as often as Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol in May 2026 — 32,361 items versus 1,062 in England.
1,062items
Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
32,361items
Levonorgestrel · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol | Levonorgestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,062 | 32,361 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,828 | 208,243 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £44,015 | £132,394 |
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