Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol vs Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) was dispensed 35.8× as often as Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol in March 2026 — 39,897 items versus 1,116 in England.
1,116items
Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
39,897items
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol versus Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive): national items dispensed by month
▬ Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol · ╌ Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol | Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,116 | 39,897 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,968 | 186,077 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £46,085 | £607,141 |
See the full profile for Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol or Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive).