Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol vs Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) was dispensed 42.7× as often as Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol in May 2026 — 45,302 items versus 1,062 in England.
Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol | Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,062 | 45,302 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,828 | 269,924 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £44,015 | £692,713 |
See the full profile for Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol or Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive).