Phased formulations of ethinylestradiol vs Desogestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desogestrel was dispensed 313.1× as often as Phased formulations of ethinylestradiol in May 2026 — 238,271 items versus 761 in England.
761items
Phased formulations of ethinylestradiol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
238,271items
Desogestrel · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phased formulations of ethinylestradiol versus Desogestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phased formulations of ethinylestradiol · ╌ Desogestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Phased formulations of ethinylestradiol | Desogestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 761 | 238,271 |
| Items, last 12 months | 11,106 | 2,973,506 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,367 | £1,091,876 |
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