Exemestane
Sex hormones and hormone antagonists in malignant disease | Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression
Items (National)
174.7K
NHS Cost
£1.4M
Practices
5,377
Avg per Practice
33
Overview
Exemestane is prescribed by 5,377 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 174,717 items were prescribed at a total cost of £1,393,661 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
Jun 2026
7,842
Jun 2026
7,290
Jun 2026
8,061
Jun 2026
7,881
Jun 2026
7,685
Jun 2026
8,281
Jun 2026
7,925
Jun 2026
8,083
Jun 2026
8,164
Jun 2026
7,340
Jun 2026
7,632
Jun 2026
7,577
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 5,585 | 132 | 42 | +30.2% ▲ |
| B | 5,169 | 152 | 34 | +4.6% ▲ |
| BS | 5,021 | 76 | 66 | +103.4% ▲ |
| NE | 4,985 | 103 | 48 | +48.9% ▲ |
| GL | 4,509 | 61 | 74 | +127.4% ▲ |
| PE | 3,879 | 82 | 47 | +45.5% ▲ |
| NR | 3,738 | 67 | 56 | +71.7% ▲ |
| TN | 3,631 | 65 | 56 | +72.0% ▲ |
| EX | 3,338 | 57 | 59 | +80.3% ▲ |
| L | 3,266 | 103 | 32 | -2.5% ▼ |
| PL | 3,245 | 47 | 69 | +112.3% ▲ |
| ME | 3,242 | 60 | 54 | +66.2% ▲ |
| PR | 2,951 | 61 | 48 | +48.9% ▲ |
| YO | 2,902 | 42 | 69 | +112.6% ▲ |
| NG | 2,821 | 81 | 35 | +7.1% ▲ |
| CV | 2,813 | 78 | 36 | +11.1% ▲ |
| E | 2,786 | 87 | 32 | -1.5% vs avg |
| DN | 2,707 | 66 | 41 | +26.2% ▲ |
| LS | 2,632 | 64 | 41 | +26.5% ▲ |
| M | 2,529 | 87 | 29 | -10.5% ▼ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 356 |
| MENDIP VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE | 262 |
| CARN TO COAST HEALTH CENTRES | 254 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression
- Section: Sex hormones and hormone antagonists in malignant disease
- Paragraph: Hormone antagonists
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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.