Medroxyprogesterone acetate vs Progesterone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Progesterone was dispensed 15.3× as often as Medroxyprogesterone acetate in March 2026 — 303,987 items versus 19,910 in England.
19,910items
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
303,987items
Progesterone · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Medroxyprogesterone acetate | Progesterone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 19,910 | 303,987 |
| Items, last 12 months | 252,343 | 3,313,302 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £225,794 | £3,575,609 |
See the full profile for Medroxyprogesterone acetate or Progesterone.