Levonorgestrel vs Medroxyprogesterone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Medroxyprogesterone acetate was dispensed 20.9× as often as Levonorgestrel in May 2026 — 55,709 items versus 2,662 in England.
2,662items
Levonorgestrel · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
55,709items
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Levonorgestrel versus Medroxyprogesterone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Levonorgestrel · ╌ Medroxyprogesterone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Levonorgestrel | Medroxyprogesterone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,662 | 55,709 |
| Items, last 12 months | 35,393 | 719,261 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £7,802 | £361,619 |
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