Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg
Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
Items (National)
1.9M
NHS Cost
£12.1M
Practices
7,009
Avg per Practice
278
Overview
Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg is prescribed by 7,009 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 1,946,748 items were prescribed at a total cost of £12,140,162 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders, Section Contraceptives.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
176,999
Jun 2026
168,457
Jun 2026
179,183
Jun 2026
167,092
Jun 2026
163,464
Jun 2026
165,395
Jun 2026
155,932
Jun 2026
152,578
Jun 2026
167,075
Jun 2026
142,218
Jun 2026
149,279
Jun 2026
145,253
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 52.2K | 176 | 296 | +6.7% ▲ |
| B | 48.6K | 268 | 181 | -34.7% ▼ |
| BS | 46.5K | 80 | 581 | +109.1% ▲ |
| M | 43.3K | 179 | 242 | -12.9% ▼ |
| SW | 40.4K | 115 | 351 | +26.4% ▲ |
| RG | 38.3K | 69 | 555 | +99.8% ▲ |
| NG | 37.5K | 138 | 272 | -2.1% ▼ |
| PE | 35.8K | 97 | 369 | +32.9% ▲ |
| GU | 32.7K | 68 | 481 | +73.4% ▲ |
| NE | 32.7K | 142 | 230 | -17.1% ▼ |
| CV | 31.1K | 116 | 268 | -3.5% ▼ |
| DN | 30.8K | 88 | 350 | +26.2% ▲ |
| CM | 30.3K | 76 | 399 | +43.6% ▲ |
| LE | 30.1K | 128 | 236 | -15.2% ▼ |
| IP | 29.8K | 61 | 488 | +75.8% ▲ |
| BH | 28.8K | 50 | 576 | +107.4% ▲ |
| L | 28.3K | 145 | 195 | -29.7% ▼ |
| ME | 28.3K | 66 | 429 | +54.3% ▲ |
| E | 28.3K | 146 | 194 | -30.3% ▼ |
| TN | 28.1K | 76 | 369 | +32.9% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| GP AT HAND | 3,497 |
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 2,890 |
| HEATON MOOR MEDICAL GROUP | 2,718 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
- Section: Contraceptives
- Paragraph: Combined hormonal contraceptives and systems
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.