Desogestrel Prescribing at BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)

1,001

Total Quantity

104.9K

NHS Cost

£2.9K

vs National Avg

+152.5%

BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,001 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,870 to the NHS. This is 152.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,001
Total Quantity	104,942
Total NHS Cost	£2,870
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+152.5%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,001 items
National average per practice	396 items
Difference	+152.5% vs national average

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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.