Drospirenone
Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
Items (National)
18.1K
NHS Cost
£296.9K
Practices
2,811
Avg per Practice
6
Overview
Drospirenone is prescribed by 2,811 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 18,090 items were prescribed at a total cost of £296,866 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 | 559 | 27 | 21 | +223.4% ▲ |
| NE | 405 | 10 | 41 | +532.8% ▲ |
| OX | 384 | 9 | 43 | +567.2% ▲ |
| BN | 317 | 11 | 29 | +350.0% ▲ |
| NN | 303 | 11 | 28 | +329.7% ▲ |
| CV | 293 | 14 | 21 | +226.6% ▲ |
| S | 267 | 14 | 19 | +198.4% ▲ |
| CM | 260 | 5 | 52 | +712.5% ▲ |
| PL | 258 | 10 | 26 | +303.1% ▲ |
| TN | 250 | 9 | 28 | +334.4% ▲ |
| YO | 238 | 10 | 24 | +271.9% ▲ |
| CO | 229 | 10 | 23 | +257.8% ▲ |
| IP | 224 | 8 | 28 | +337.5% ▲ |
| NR | 217 | 11 | 20 | +207.8% ▲ |
| SO | 213 | 9 | 24 | +270.3% ▲ |
| RG | 208 | 10 | 21 | +225.0% ▲ |
| LS | 189 | 7 | 27 | +321.9% ▲ |
| B | 187 | 9 | 21 | +225.0% ▲ |
| CB | 180 | 10 | 18 | +181.3% ▲ |
| CH | 176 | 7 | 25 | +292.2% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| BROADSHIRES HEALTH CENTRE | 187 |
| MOUNT CHAMBERS MEDICAL PRACTICE | 150 |
| SAVILLE MEDICAL GROUP | 147 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
- Section: Contraceptives
- Paragraph: Progestogen-only contraceptives
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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.