Norethisterone vs Medroxyprogesterone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Medroxyprogesterone acetate was dispensed 8.9× as often as Norethisterone in May 2026 — 55,709 items versus 6,228 in England.
6,228items
Norethisterone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
55,709items
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Norethisterone | Medroxyprogesterone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,228 | 55,709 |
| Items, last 12 months | 79,512 | 719,261 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £17,815 | £361,619 |
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