Medroxyprogesterone acetate vs Levonorgestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Medroxyprogesterone acetate was dispensed 4.4× as often as Levonorgestrel in May 2026 — 55,709 items versus 12,622 in England.
55,709items
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,622items
Levonorgestrel · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Medroxyprogesterone acetate versus Levonorgestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Medroxyprogesterone acetate · ╌ Levonorgestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Medroxyprogesterone acetate | Levonorgestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 55,709 | 12,622 |
| Items, last 12 months | 719,261 | 143,398 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £361,619 | £1,105,810 |
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