Medroxyprogesterone acetate vs Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Medroxyprogesterone acetate was dispensed 1.2× as often as Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) in May 2026 — 55,709 items versus 45,302 in England.
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Medroxyprogesterone acetate | Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 55,709 | 45,302 |
| Items, last 12 months | 719,261 | 269,794 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £361,619 | £692,713 |
See the full profile for Medroxyprogesterone acetate or Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive).