Levonorgestrel
Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
Items (National)
38.1K
NHS Cost
£104.0K
Practices
4,681
Avg per Practice
8
Overview
Levonorgestrel is prescribed by 4,681 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 38,056 items were prescribed at a total cost of £103,970 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR | 1,003 | 43 | 23 | +187.7% ▲ |
| S | 992 | 55 | 18 | +122.2% ▲ |
| OX | 775 | 33 | 24 | +190.1% ▲ |
| BS | 729 | 36 | 20 | +150.6% ▲ |
| PE | 724 | 30 | 24 | +197.5% ▲ |
| M | 696 | 38 | 18 | +125.9% ▲ |
| SN | 567 | 23 | 25 | +204.9% ▲ |
| PO | 555 | 27 | 21 | +154.3% ▲ |
| NN | 530 | 23 | 23 | +184.0% ▲ |
| B | 499 | 27 | 19 | +128.4% ▲ |
| YO | 499 | 22 | 23 | +180.2% ▲ |
| RG | 487 | 19 | 26 | +216.0% ▲ |
| WF | 487 | 22 | 22 | +172.8% ▲ |
| IP | 482 | 22 | 22 | +170.4% ▲ |
| BH | 470 | 23 | 20 | +151.9% ▲ |
| DE | 470 | 24 | 20 | +142.0% ▲ |
| HP | 433 | 18 | 24 | +197.5% ▲ |
| BA | 415 | 21 | 20 | +144.4% ▲ |
| CM | 382 | 17 | 23 | +177.8% ▲ |
| SK | 379 | 17 | 22 | +175.3% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| HEATON MOOR MEDICAL GROUP | 131 |
| NORTH BRINK PRACTICE | 93 |
| UPPER NORWOOD GROUP PRACTICE | 93 |
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.