Norethisterone vs Desogestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desogestrel was dispensed 38.7× as often as Norethisterone in April 2026 — 239,187 items versus 6,183 in England.
6,183items
Norethisterone · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
239,187items
Desogestrel · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Norethisterone versus Desogestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Norethisterone · ╌ Desogestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Norethisterone | Desogestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 6,183 | 239,187 |
| Items, last 12 months | 79,321 | 2,999,831 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £17,396 | £1,079,724 |
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