Desogestrel Prescribing at 3W HEALTH

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)
1,154
Total Quantity
109.3K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+191.1%

3W HEALTH prescribed 1,154 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,966 to the NHS. This is 191.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
95

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,154
Total Quantity109,327
Total NHS Cost£2,966
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+191.1%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,154 items
National average per practice396 items
Difference+191.1% 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.