Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol vs Medroxyprogesterone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Medroxyprogesterone acetate was dispensed 52.5× as often as Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol in May 2026 — 55,709 items versus 1,062 in England.
1,062items
Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
55,709items
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol versus Medroxyprogesterone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol · ╌ Medroxyprogesterone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol | Medroxyprogesterone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,062 | 55,709 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,919 | 719,261 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £44,015 | £361,619 |
See the full profile for Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol or Medroxyprogesterone acetate.