Medroxyprogesterone acetate vs Progesterone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Progesterone was dispensed 14.6× as often as Medroxyprogesterone acetate in May 2026 — 303,035 items versus 20,801 in England.
20,801items
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
303,035items
Progesterone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Medroxyprogesterone acetate versus Progesterone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Medroxyprogesterone acetate · ╌ Progesterone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Medroxyprogesterone acetate | Progesterone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 20,801 | 303,035 |
| Items, last 12 months | 249,761 | 3,400,853 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £229,136 | £4,202,535 |
See the full profile for Medroxyprogesterone acetate or Progesterone.