Norethisterone vs Desogestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desogestrel was dispensed 37.7× as often as Norethisterone in June 2026 — 251,748 items versus 6,680 in England.
6,680items
Norethisterone · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
251,748items
Desogestrel · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Norethisterone versus Desogestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Norethisterone · ╌ Desogestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Norethisterone | Desogestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 6,680 | 251,748 |
| Items, last 12 months | 78,846 | 2,969,954 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £19,750 | £1,161,586 |
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