Levonorgestrel vs Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) was dispensed 15.8× as often as Levonorgestrel in April 2026 — 41,706 items versus 2,644 in England.
2,644items
Levonorgestrel · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
41,706items
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Levonorgestrel versus Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive): national items dispensed by month
▬ Levonorgestrel · ╌ Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Levonorgestrel | Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 2,644 | 41,706 |
| Items, last 12 months | 36,249 | 226,200 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £7,862 | £634,818 |
See the full profile for Levonorgestrel or Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive).