Medroxyprogesterone acetate vs Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Medroxyprogesterone acetate was dispensed 1.5× as often as Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) in March 2026 — 57,953 items versus 39,897 in England.
57,953items
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
39,897items
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Medroxyprogesterone acetate versus Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive): national items dispensed by month
▬ Medroxyprogesterone acetate · ╌ Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Medroxyprogesterone acetate | Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 57,953 | 39,897 |
| Items, last 12 months | 733,535 | 186,077 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £376,524 | £607,141 |
See the full profile for Medroxyprogesterone acetate or Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive).