Medroxyprogesterone acetate vs Etonogestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Medroxyprogesterone acetate was dispensed 8.7× as often as Etonogestrel in May 2026 — 55,709 items versus 6,435 in England.
55,709items
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,435items
Etonogestrel · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Medroxyprogesterone acetate | Etonogestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 55,709 | 6,435 |
| Items, last 12 months | 719,261 | 92,018 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £361,619 | £538,124 |
See the full profile for Medroxyprogesterone acetate or Etonogestrel.