Desogestrel Prescribing at BURLINGTON PRIMARY CARE

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)

791

Total Quantity

89.2K

NHS Cost

£2.9K

vs National Avg

+99.5%

BURLINGTON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 791 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,924 to the NHS. This is 99.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	791
Total Quantity	89,162
Total NHS Cost	£2,924
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+99.5%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice	791 items
National average per practice	396 items
Difference	+99.5% 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.