Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
Items (National)
20.7K
NHS Cost
£279.7K
Practices
4,781
Avg per Practice
4
Overview
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) is prescribed by 4,781 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 20,652 items were prescribed at a total cost of £279,707 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | 571 | 10 | 57 | +1,227.9% ▲ |
| BD | 411 | 16 | 26 | +497.7% ▲ |
| LS | 404 | 23 | 18 | +309.3% ▲ |
| WF | 351 | 9 | 39 | +807.0% ▲ |
| S | 312 | 13 | 24 | +458.1% ▲ |
| BS | 299 | 18 | 17 | +286.0% ▲ |
| DE | 277 | 3 | 92 | +2,046.5% ▲ |
| B | 269 | 14 | 19 | +346.5% ▲ |
| W | 254 | 7 | 36 | +744.2% ▲ |
| SE | 248 | 11 | 23 | +423.3% ▲ |
| CR | 244 | 14 | 17 | +304.7% ▲ |
| N | 239 | 16 | 15 | +246.5% ▲ |
| SW | 228 | 12 | 19 | +341.9% ▲ |
| IG | 213 | 5 | 43 | +890.7% ▲ |
| NG | 202 | 12 | 17 | +290.7% ▲ |
| CV | 201 | 15 | 13 | +211.6% ▲ |
| RG | 188 | 12 | 16 | +265.1% ▲ |
| E | 146 | 11 | 13 | +209.3% ▲ |
| BN | 127 | 9 | 14 | +227.9% ▲ |
| NW | 114 | 8 | 14 | +232.6% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| CITY HEALTH CENTRE | 268 |
| LOCALA KIRKLEES SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICE | 217 |
| GTD HEALTHCARE GP SERVICE OOH | 194 |
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.