Medroxyprogesterone acetate
Sex hormones and hormone antagonists in malignant disease | Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression
Items (National)
15.2K
NHS Cost
£585.6K
Practices
1,720
Avg per Practice
9
Overview
Medroxyprogesterone acetate is prescribed by 1,720 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 15,175 items were prescribed at a total cost of £585,557 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
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 737 | 37 | 20 | +126.1% ▲ |
| L | 519 | 38 | 14 | +55.7% ▲ |
| NG | 455 | 24 | 19 | +115.9% ▲ |
| EX | 434 | 18 | 24 | +173.9% ▲ |
| NE | 335 | 16 | 21 | +137.5% ▲ |
| PE | 288 | 17 | 17 | +92.0% ▲ |
| WA | 281 | 18 | 16 | +77.3% ▲ |
| DN | 277 | 17 | 16 | +85.2% ▲ |
| E | 273 | 15 | 18 | +106.8% ▲ |
| IP | 256 | 12 | 21 | +142.0% ▲ |
| DH | 250 | 9 | 28 | +215.9% ▲ |
| CH | 246 | 14 | 18 | +100.0% ▲ |
| TN | 208 | 14 | 15 | +69.3% ▲ |
| BH | 202 | 10 | 20 | +129.5% ▲ |
| TS | 202 | 10 | 20 | +129.5% ▲ |
| ME | 197 | 13 | 15 | +72.7% ▲ |
| IG | 196 | 7 | 28 | +218.2% ▲ |
| CM | 181 | 10 | 18 | +105.7% ▲ |
| LS | 169 | 11 | 15 | +75.0% ▲ |
| RM | 158 | 8 | 20 | +125.0% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| ROLLE MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 102 |
| PENISTONE GROUP PMS PRACTICE | 75 |
| TWO RIVERS MEDICAL CENTRE | 74 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression
- Section: Sex hormones and hormone antagonists in malignant disease
- Paragraph: Progestogens
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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.