Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol vs Medroxyprogesterone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Medroxyprogesterone acetate was dispensed 51.9× as often as Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol in March 2026 — 57,953 items versus 1,116 in England.
1,116items
Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
57,953items
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol | Medroxyprogesterone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,116 | 57,953 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,968 | 733,535 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £46,085 | £376,524 |
See the full profile for Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol or Medroxyprogesterone acetate.