Norethisterone vs Levonorgestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levonorgestrel was dispensed 4.8× as often as Norethisterone in March 2026 — 30,455 items versus 6,323 in England.
6,323items
Norethisterone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
30,455items
Levonorgestrel · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Norethisterone versus Levonorgestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Norethisterone · ╌ Levonorgestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Norethisterone | Levonorgestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6,323 | 30,455 |
| Items, last 12 months | 78,532 | 149,078 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £17,838 | £138,981 |
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