Combined ethinylestradiol 35mcg
Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
Items (National)
70.1K
NHS Cost
£404.9K
Practices
5,629
Avg per Practice
13
Overview
Combined ethinylestradiol 35mcg is prescribed by 5,629 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 70,134 items were prescribed at a total cost of £404,915 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders, Section Contraceptives.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS | 2,440 | 73 | 33 | +167.2% ▲ |
| SW | 1,952 | 66 | 30 | +136.8% ▲ |
| S | 1,510 | 70 | 22 | +72.8% ▲ |
| NR | 1,230 | 52 | 24 | +89.6% ▲ |
| GL | 1,177 | 47 | 25 | +100.0% ▲ |
| M | 1,168 | 61 | 19 | +52.8% ▲ |
| GU | 1,106 | 46 | 24 | +92.0% ▲ |
| RG | 1,085 | 45 | 24 | +92.8% ▲ |
| PO | 1,056 | 40 | 26 | +111.2% ▲ |
| TN | 1,019 | 42 | 24 | +94.4% ▲ |
| BH | 1,003 | 38 | 26 | +111.2% ▲ |
| OX | 994 | 44 | 23 | +80.8% ▲ |
| CM | 973 | 39 | 25 | +99.2% ▲ |
| NG | 943 | 49 | 19 | +53.6% ▲ |
| IP | 942 | 38 | 25 | +98.4% ▲ |
| SE | 934 | 49 | 19 | +52.8% ▲ |
| NN | 932 | 39 | 24 | +91.2% ▲ |
| EX | 927 | 37 | 25 | +100.8% ▲ |
| N | 915 | 48 | 19 | +52.8% ▲ |
| SS | 862 | 33 | 26 | +108.8% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MENDIP VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE | 165 |
| HEATON MOOR MEDICAL GROUP | 159 |
| GP AT HAND | 154 |
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.