Phased formulations of ethinylestradiol vs Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) was dispensed 47.5× as often as Phased formulations of ethinylestradiol in March 2026 — 39,897 items versus 840 in England.
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Phased formulations of ethinylestradiol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phased formulations of ethinylestradiol versus Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive): national items dispensed by month
▬ Phased formulations of ethinylestradiol · ╌ Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Phased formulations of ethinylestradiol | Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 840 | 39,897 |
| Items, last 12 months | 11,746 | 186,077 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4,742 | £607,141 |
See the full profile for Phased formulations of ethinylestradiol or Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive).