Medroxyprogesterone acetate vs Etonogestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Medroxyprogesterone acetate was dispensed 7.0× as often as Etonogestrel in March 2026 — 57,953 items versus 8,302 in England.
57,953items
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,302items
Etonogestrel · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Medroxyprogesterone acetate versus Etonogestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Medroxyprogesterone acetate · ╌ Etonogestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Medroxyprogesterone acetate | Etonogestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 57,953 | 8,302 |
| Items, last 12 months | 733,535 | 94,723 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £376,524 | £694,805 |
See the full profile for Medroxyprogesterone acetate or Etonogestrel.