Megestrol acetate

Sex hormones and hormone antagonists in malignant disease | Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression

Items (National)

5,095

NHS Cost

£113.3K

Practices

742

Avg per Practice

Overview

Megestrol acetate is prescribed by 742 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 5,095 items were prescribed at a total cost of £113,332 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
PE	277	13	21	+208.7% ▲
NE	188	8	24	+240.6% ▲
NN	179	12	15	+115.9% ▲
NG	166	9	18	+166.7% ▲
HD	146	5	29	+323.2% ▲
LE	146	9	16	+134.8% ▲
DL	106	3	35	+411.6% ▲

Top Prescribing Practices

Practice	Items
BEECHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE	86
ST ANDREW'S MEDICAL PRACTICE	76
LEPTON AND KIRKHEATON SURGERIES	65

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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.