Norethisterone vs Desogestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desogestrel was dispensed 38.0× as often as Norethisterone in March 2026 — 240,567 items versus 6,323 in England.
6,323items
Norethisterone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
240,567items
Desogestrel · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Norethisterone versus Desogestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Norethisterone · ╌ Desogestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Norethisterone | Desogestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6,323 | 240,567 |
| Items, last 12 months | 78,532 | 3,007,482 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £17,838 | £1,095,895 |
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