Phased formulations of ethinylestradiol vs Levonorgestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levonorgestrel was dispensed 42.5× as often as Phased formulations of ethinylestradiol in May 2026 — 32,361 items versus 761 in England.
761items
Phased formulations of ethinylestradiol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
32,361items
Levonorgestrel · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phased formulations of ethinylestradiol versus Levonorgestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phased formulations of ethinylestradiol · ╌ Levonorgestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Phased formulations of ethinylestradiol | Levonorgestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 761 | 32,361 |
| Items, last 12 months | 11,106 | 208,268 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,367 | £132,394 |
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