Medroxyprogesterone acetate
Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
Items (National)
769.8K
NHS Cost
£4.6M
Practices
6,376
Avg per Practice
121
Overview
Medroxyprogesterone acetate is prescribed by 6,376 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 769,789 items were prescribed at a total cost of £4,617,120 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders, Section Contraceptives.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
64,268
Jun 2026
59,061
Jun 2026
64,203
Jun 2026
59,856
Jun 2026
59,616
Jun 2026
62,874
Jun 2026
54,067
Jun 2026
60,012
Jun 2026
66,875
Jun 2026
56,151
Jun 2026
57,760
Jun 2026
59,301
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 31.3K | 166 | 189 | +56.3% ▲ |
| NE | 25.6K | 136 | 188 | +55.8% ▲ |
| NG | 23.2K | 137 | 169 | +40.3% ▲ |
| TS | 21.8K | 72 | 302 | +150.3% ▲ |
| B | 21.6K | 230 | 94 | -22.2% ▼ |
| DN | 20.6K | 86 | 239 | +98.2% ▲ |
| M | 18.0K | 164 | 110 | -9.1% ▼ |
| PE | 17.9K | 91 | 196 | +62.7% ▲ |
| BS | 17.3K | 80 | 216 | +79.3% ▲ |
| LS | 13.9K | 88 | 158 | +30.7% ▲ |
| LE | 13.9K | 111 | 125 | +3.6% ▲ |
| DE | 13.7K | 79 | 174 | +43.7% ▲ |
| GL | 13.3K | 65 | 205 | +69.6% ▲ |
| WF | 12.8K | 58 | 221 | +82.9% ▲ |
| IP | 12.7K | 59 | 215 | +77.7% ▲ |
| PO | 12.2K | 62 | 197 | +63.2% ▲ |
| NR | 12.1K | 73 | 165 | +36.8% ▲ |
| CV | 11.7K | 106 | 111 | -8.3% ▼ |
| DL | 11.5K | 43 | 268 | +122.0% ▲ |
| YO | 11.4K | 47 | 243 | +100.9% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE | 1,531 |
| CARLISLE HEALTHCARE | 1,495 |
| WHITE ROSE SURGERY | 1,370 |
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.