Diethylstilbestrol
Sex hormones and hormone antagonists in malignant disease | Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression
Items (National)
1,740
NHS Cost
£232.9K
Practices
268
Avg per Practice
7
Overview
Diethylstilbestrol is prescribed by 268 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 1,740 items were prescribed at a total cost of £232,892 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression, Section Sex hormones and hormone antagonists in malignant disease.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR | 103 | 8 | 13 | +98.5% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| RIDGEWAY VIEW FAMILY PRACTICE | 52 |
| CHALKHILL FAMILY PRACTICE | 48 |
| HILLSIDE PRACTICE | 42 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression
- Section: Sex hormones and hormone antagonists in malignant disease
- Paragraph: Oestrogens
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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.