Levonorgestrel vs Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) was dispensed 3.6× as often as Levonorgestrel in May 2026 — 45,302 items versus 12,622 in England.
12,622items
Levonorgestrel · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
45,302items
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Levonorgestrel | Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 12,622 | 45,302 |
| Items, last 12 months | 143,398 | 269,794 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,105,810 | £692,713 |
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