Progesterone vs Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Progesterone was dispensed 101,011.7× as often as Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) in May 2026 — 303,035 items versus 3 in England.
303,035items
Progesterone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Progesterone versus Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive): national items dispensed by month
▬ Progesterone · ╌ Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Progesterone | Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 303,035 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,400,853 | 36 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,202,535 | £232 |
See the full profile for Progesterone or Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive).