Misoprostol (Gynaecology) vs Mifepristone/misoprostol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Misoprostol (Gynaecology) was dispensed 2.0× as often as Mifepristone/misoprostol in May 2026 — 2 items versus 1 in England.
2items
Misoprostol (Gynaecology) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Mifepristone/misoprostol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Misoprostol (Gynaecology) versus Mifepristone/misoprostol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Misoprostol (Gynaecology) · ╌ Mifepristone/misoprostol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Misoprostol (Gynaecology) | Mifepristone/misoprostol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 16 | 6 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £384 | £17 |
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