Norethisterone vs Medroxyprogesterone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Medroxyprogesterone acetate was dispensed 9.2× as often as Norethisterone in March 2026 — 57,953 items versus 6,323 in England.
6,323items
Norethisterone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
57,953items
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Norethisterone versus Medroxyprogesterone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Norethisterone · ╌ Medroxyprogesterone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Norethisterone | Medroxyprogesterone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6,323 | 57,953 |
| Items, last 12 months | 78,532 | 733,535 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £17,838 | £376,524 |
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