Medroxyprogesterone acetate vs Levonorgestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Medroxyprogesterone acetate was dispensed 4.7× as often as Levonorgestrel in April 2026 — 56,397 items versus 11,906 in England.
56,397items
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11,906items
Levonorgestrel · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Medroxyprogesterone acetate | Levonorgestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 56,397 | 11,906 |
| Items, last 12 months | 727,099 | 142,023 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £365,279 | £1,044,029 |
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