Megestrol acetate Prescribing at THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
61
Total Quantity
910
NHS Cost
£568
vs National Avg
+788.4%

THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE prescribed 61 items of Megestrol acetate over the last 12 months at a cost of £568 to the NHS. This is 788.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Megestrol acetate is classified under Sex hormones and hormone antagonists in malignant disease in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
1
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
1

Prescribing Details

Total Items61
Total Quantity910
Total NHS Cost£568
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+788.4%

Megestrol acetate Prescribing Comparison

This practice61 items
National average per practice7 items
Difference+788.4% vs national average
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.