Megestrol 160mg tablets
BNF presentation 0803020L0AAABAB within chapter Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression. Analyse prescribing behaviour, spending pressure, and high-usage pharmacies.
Product
Chemical substance
Presentation code
0803020L0AAABAB
Usage overview
Total items and spend derived from NHS dispensing data.
Items dispensed
1,337
NHS spend (£)
£23,809.09
Recent activity
March 2025
Monitor this presentation to understand cost pressures, availability challenges, and opportunities for clinical optimisation.
Dispensing trend
Month-by-month national usage.
| Month | Items dispensed |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 108 |
| December 2024 | 34 |
| November 2024 | 169 |
| October 2024 | 164 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 227 |
| May 2024 | 41 |
| July 2021 | 70 |
| June 2021 | 58 |
| December 2020 | 190 |
| November 2020 | 266 |
Top pharmacies dispensing this medicine
Identify providers with the highest utilisation to focus engagement and support.
| Pharmacy | Items | Region |
|---|---|---|
|
Beechfield Medical Centre
ODS C83003
|
23 | 71E - LINCOLNSHIRE ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 18 | No data available |
|
Orchard Surgery
ODS C82040
|
15 | 52R - NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 13 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 12 | No data available |
|
Oaklands Health Centre
ODS B85610
|
12 | X2C4Y - WEST YORKSHIRE ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 12 | No data available |
|
Caythorpe & Ancaster Medical Practice
ODS C83020
|
11 | 71E - LINCOLNSHIRE ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 10 | No data available |
|
Lakeside Healthcare Stamford
ODS C83007
|
10 | 71E - LINCOLNSHIRE ICB |