Annual quantities or expenditure of Levonorgestrel (Postinor-1 or BNM
Thank you for your request dated 27 July 2023 under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) for information relating to Levonorgestrel. You requested:
Would you be able to advise me on the annual quantities or expenditure of Levonorgestrel (Postinor-1 or BNM).
We trust that the information following answers your queries.
| Chemical name | Formulation name | Brand name | base units | units | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levonorgestrel | Tab 1.5 mg | Levonorgestrel BNM | tab | 12167.00 | $ 21,296.42 |
| Levonorgestrel | Tab 1.5 mg | Postinor-1 | tab | 127330.70 | $ 630,326.39 |
* Only dispensings with a recorded NHI in financial year 2023 (2022-06-01 to 2023-05-31) have been included
* The data provided represents publicly funded medicines dispensed in the community based on pharmacy claims
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