Phased formulations of ethinylestradiol vs Levonorgestrel
Levonorgestrel was dispensed 36.3× as often as Phased formulations of ethinylestradiol in March 2026 — 30,455 items versus 840 in England.
840items
Phased formulations of ethinylestradiol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
30,455items
Levonorgestrel · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Phased formulations of ethinylestradiol | Levonorgestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 840 | 30,455 |
| Items, last 12 months | 11,746 | 149,078 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4,742 | £138,981 |
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