Medroxyprogesterone acetate vs Levonorgestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Medroxyprogesterone acetate was dispensed 1.7× as often as Levonorgestrel in May 2026 — 55,709 items versus 32,361 in England.
55,709items
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
32,361items
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 | 32,361 |
| Items, last 12 months | 719,261 | 208,268 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £361,619 | £132,394 |
See the full profile for Medroxyprogesterone acetate or Levonorgestrel.