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PharmaInsight

Megestrol 160mg tablets

0803020L0AAABAB · Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression
Data updated May 2026
260items

Dispensed in May 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

£5,077

Net ingredient cost · May 2026

NHSBSA PCA

2,592items

Dispensed in the last 12 months

NHSBSA PCA

Figure 1. Megestrol 160mg tablets: national items dispensed by month

0 138 276 Mar 2025 Jun 2025 Sep 2025 Dec 2025 May 2026 260 Mar 2025: 193 Apr 2025: 143 May 2025: 131 Jun 2025: 95 Jul 2025: 163 Aug 2025: 202 Sep 2025: 215 Oct 2025: 228 Nov 2025: 219 Dec 2025: 246 Jan 2026: 216 Feb 2026: 211 Mar 2026: 261 Apr 2026: 276 May 2026: 260

Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026

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Top dispensing practices

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