Norethisterone vs Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) was dispensed 6.3× as often as Norethisterone in March 2026 — 39,897 items versus 6,323 in England.
6,323items
Norethisterone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
39,897items
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Norethisterone versus Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive): national items dispensed by month
▬ Norethisterone · ╌ Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Norethisterone | Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6,323 | 39,897 |
| Items, last 12 months | 78,532 | 186,077 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £17,838 | £607,141 |
See the full profile for Norethisterone or Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive).