Levonorgestrel vs Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) was dispensed 3.0× as often as Levonorgestrel in March 2026 — 39,897 items versus 13,454 in England.
13,454items
Levonorgestrel · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
39,897items
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Levonorgestrel | Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 13,454 | 39,897 |
| Items, last 12 months | 140,804 | 186,077 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,177,689 | £607,141 |
See the full profile for Levonorgestrel or Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive).