Norethisterone vs Levonorgestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levonorgestrel was dispensed 5.2× as often as Norethisterone in May 2026 — 32,361 items versus 6,228 in England.
6,228items
Norethisterone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
32,361items
Levonorgestrel · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Norethisterone versus Levonorgestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Norethisterone · ╌ Levonorgestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Norethisterone | Levonorgestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,228 | 32,361 |
| Items, last 12 months | 79,512 | 208,268 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £17,815 | £132,394 |
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