Desogestrel
Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
Items (National)
2.8M
NHS Cost
£10.6M
Practices
7,044
Avg per Practice
396
Overview
Desogestrel is prescribed by 7,044 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 2,792,230 items were prescribed at a total cost of £10,637,541 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders, Section Contraceptives.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
247,283
Jun 2026
233,159
Jun 2026
251,179
Jun 2026
233,510
Jun 2026
231,938
Jun 2026
241,209
Jun 2026
228,425
Jun 2026
224,170
Jun 2026
244,092
Jun 2026
209,656
Jun 2026
220,589
Jun 2026
214,599
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 83.5K | 176 | 475 | +19.7% ▲ |
| B | 73.9K | 269 | 275 | -30.7% ▼ |
| NG | 73.2K | 140 | 523 | +32.0% ▲ |
| PE | 64.9K | 96 | 676 | +70.4% ▲ |
| BS | 61.8K | 81 | 763 | +92.5% ▲ |
| NE | 60.2K | 144 | 418 | +5.4% ▲ |
| M | 58.4K | 183 | 319 | -19.6% ▼ |
| NR | 55.9K | 75 | 745 | +87.9% ▲ |
| RG | 52.9K | 68 | 778 | +96.3% ▲ |
| DN | 50.2K | 89 | 564 | +42.2% ▲ |
| IP | 50.1K | 61 | 821 | +107.2% ▲ |
| NN | 48.9K | 71 | 688 | +73.6% ▲ |
| DE | 46.9K | 85 | 552 | +39.3% ▲ |
| OX | 43.2K | 59 | 732 | +84.7% ▲ |
| GL | 42.8K | 68 | 629 | +58.6% ▲ |
| L | 42.1K | 147 | 286 | -27.8% ▼ |
| LS | 41.3K | 92 | 449 | +13.4% ▲ |
| ME | 40.1K | 66 | 608 | +53.3% ▲ |
| LE | 40.0K | 128 | 312 | -21.2% ▼ |
| CV | 39.6K | 118 | 336 | -15.3% ▼ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| PRIORY MEDICAL GROUP | 4,530 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (HULL) | 4,160 |
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 3,812 |
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.