Levonorgestrel
Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
Items (National)
20.6K
NHS Cost
£85.2K
Practices
5,105
Avg per Practice
4
Overview
Levonorgestrel is prescribed by 5,105 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 20,575 items were prescribed at a total cost of £85,173 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 294 | 14 | 21 | +425.0% ▲ |
| M | 273 | 8 | 34 | +752.5% ▲ |
| B | 266 | 17 | 16 | +290.0% ▲ |
| BS | 258 | 18 | 14 | +257.5% ▲ |
| IG | 244 | 5 | 49 | +1,120.0% ▲ |
| LS | 236 | 13 | 18 | +355.0% ▲ |
| W | 233 | 8 | 29 | +627.5% ▲ |
| DE | 223 | 4 | 56 | +1,295.0% ▲ |
| SE | 220 | 9 | 24 | +510.0% ▲ |
| SW | 184 | 10 | 18 | +360.0% ▲ |
| N | 176 | 11 | 16 | +300.0% ▲ |
| BD | 172 | 7 | 25 | +515.0% ▲ |
| PE | 161 | 12 | 13 | +235.0% ▲ |
| IP | 120 | 7 | 17 | +327.5% ▲ |
| RH | 112 | 7 | 16 | +300.0% ▲ |
| SK | 112 | 5 | 22 | +460.0% ▲ |
| NN | 111 | 7 | 16 | +297.5% ▲ |
| LN | 109 | 8 | 14 | +240.0% ▲ |
| BN | 107 | 9 | 12 | +197.5% ▲ |
| LE | 106 | 7 | 15 | +277.5% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| LONDON AMBULANCE SERV NHS111 IUC CAS OOH | 161 |
| LCW CLCCG OOH | 117 |
| LAS S.E. LONDON IUC CAS | 110 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
- Section: Contraceptives
- Paragraph: Emergency contraception
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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.