Desogestrel Prescribing at AMERSHAM HEALTH CENTRE

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)
405
Total Quantity
46.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+2.2%

AMERSHAM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 405 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,477 to the NHS. This is 2.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
26

Prescribing Details

Total Items405
Total Quantity46,895
Total NHS Cost£1,477
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+2.2%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice405 items
National average per practice396 items
Difference+2.2% 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.