Estradiol
Treatment of vaginal and vulval conditions | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
Items (National)
1.8M
NHS Cost
£22.9M
Practices
6,845
Avg per Practice
270
Overview
Estradiol is prescribed by 6,845 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 1,846,698 items were prescribed at a total cost of £22,915,869 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders, Section Treatment of vaginal and vulval conditions.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
150,929
Jun 2026
141,848
Jun 2026
154,134
Jun 2026
150,677
Jun 2026
147,159
Jun 2026
156,908
Jun 2026
151,797
Jun 2026
151,752
Jun 2026
158,394
Jun 2026
143,913
Jun 2026
154,669
Jun 2026
153,545
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG | 45.4K | 138 | 329 | +21.8% ▲ |
| B | 45.1K | 242 | 186 | -30.9% ▼ |
| NR | 44.9K | 74 | 607 | +125.0% ▲ |
| OX | 43.3K | 59 | 734 | +172.1% ▲ |
| NE | 42.5K | 139 | 306 | +13.2% ▲ |
| IP | 41.9K | 60 | 699 | +159.0% ▲ |
| PE | 41.6K | 94 | 443 | +64.2% ▲ |
| GL | 38.8K | 67 | 579 | +114.4% ▲ |
| BS | 38.7K | 78 | 496 | +83.8% ▲ |
| GU | 37.5K | 67 | 559 | +107.2% ▲ |
| EX | 35.0K | 60 | 584 | +116.4% ▲ |
| SO | 34.7K | 58 | 598 | +121.7% ▲ |
| DE | 34.6K | 80 | 432 | +60.2% ▲ |
| BN | 34.0K | 78 | 436 | +61.5% ▲ |
| PL | 33.9K | 49 | 692 | +156.5% ▲ |
| LE | 33.6K | 124 | 271 | +0.4% vs avg |
| TN | 33.0K | 72 | 458 | +69.6% ▲ |
| PO | 30.9K | 63 | 490 | +81.6% ▲ |
| RG | 29.8K | 66 | 452 | +67.5% ▲ |
| L | 29.0K | 144 | 201 | -25.5% ▼ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 3,792 |
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 3,505 |
| FRAMFIELD HOUSE SURGERY | 2,733 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
- Section: Treatment of vaginal and vulval conditions
- Paragraph: Preparations for vaginal and vulval changes
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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.