Estriol
Treatment of vaginal and vulval conditions | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
Items (National)
1.5M
NHS Cost
£21.0M
Practices
6,915
Avg per Practice
213
Overview
Estriol is prescribed by 6,915 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 1,471,487 items were prescribed at a total cost of £21,000,204 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
116,391
Jun 2026
108,839
Jun 2026
119,007
Jun 2026
116,835
Jun 2026
114,894
Jun 2026
124,345
Jun 2026
121,772
Jun 2026
121,028
Jun 2026
127,495
Jun 2026
117,784
Jun 2026
126,416
Jun 2026
125,993
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 49.1K | 168 | 292 | +37.4% ▲ |
| NG | 37.1K | 137 | 271 | +27.4% ▲ |
| PO | 35.5K | 63 | 564 | +164.9% ▲ |
| B | 35.5K | 248 | 143 | -32.8% ▼ |
| NR | 35.5K | 74 | 479 | +125.2% ▲ |
| BN | 30.4K | 78 | 390 | +83.2% ▲ |
| NE | 29.3K | 139 | 211 | -1.0% vs avg |
| PE | 29.0K | 93 | 311 | +46.3% ▲ |
| BH | 28.5K | 50 | 569 | +167.5% ▲ |
| LE | 26.8K | 123 | 218 | +2.3% ▲ |
| BS | 25.6K | 78 | 328 | +54.3% ▲ |
| RG | 25.6K | 66 | 388 | +82.1% ▲ |
| NN | 25.2K | 67 | 376 | +76.6% ▲ |
| DE | 24.6K | 83 | 296 | +39.2% ▲ |
| ST | 24.5K | 84 | 292 | +37.3% ▲ |
| YO | 24.4K | 49 | 498 | +134.0% ▲ |
| M | 23.7K | 171 | 139 | -34.8% ▼ |
| CV | 23.6K | 108 | 219 | +2.7% ▲ |
| DN | 23.6K | 85 | 277 | +30.3% ▲ |
| EX | 23.2K | 60 | 386 | +81.4% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 2,883 |
| SHORE MEDICAL | 2,432 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 2,129 |
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.