Phased formulations of ethinylestradiol vs Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) was dispensed 59.5× as often as Phased formulations of ethinylestradiol in May 2026 — 45,302 items versus 761 in England.
Phased formulations of ethinylestradiol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Phased formulations of ethinylestradiol | Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 761 | 45,302 |
| Items, last 12 months | 11,106 | 269,794 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,367 | £692,713 |
See the full profile for Phased formulations of ethinylestradiol or Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive).