Norethisterone
Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
Items (National)
82.0K
NHS Cost
£218.7K
Practices
5,865
Avg per Practice
14
Overview
Norethisterone is prescribed by 5,865 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 82,020 items were prescribed at a total cost of £218,673 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 | 2,938 | 114 | 26 | +84.3% ▲ |
| NG | 1,884 | 84 | 22 | +60.0% ▲ |
| M | 1,710 | 74 | 23 | +65.0% ▲ |
| LE | 1,644 | 76 | 22 | +54.3% ▲ |
| PE | 1,624 | 63 | 26 | +84.3% ▲ |
| B | 1,456 | 74 | 20 | +40.7% ▲ |
| PO | 1,384 | 47 | 29 | +110.0% ▲ |
| NR | 1,352 | 50 | 27 | +92.9% ▲ |
| BH | 1,283 | 43 | 30 | +112.9% ▲ |
| NN | 1,272 | 46 | 28 | +97.9% ▲ |
| RG | 1,250 | 41 | 31 | +117.9% ▲ |
| HP | 1,235 | 37 | 33 | +138.6% ▲ |
| E | 1,179 | 54 | 22 | +55.7% ▲ |
| CM | 1,142 | 44 | 26 | +85.7% ▲ |
| DE | 1,142 | 44 | 26 | +85.7% ▲ |
| SK | 1,096 | 40 | 27 | +95.7% ▲ |
| BN | 1,074 | 42 | 26 | +82.9% ▲ |
| OX | 1,055 | 40 | 26 | +88.6% ▲ |
| BS | 1,032 | 47 | 22 | +57.1% ▲ |
| ME | 1,019 | 42 | 24 | +73.6% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| ST. PETER'S MEDICAL CENTRE | 246 |
| FLITWICK SURGERY | 160 |
| MUNRO MEDICAL CENTRE | 154 |
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.