Desogestrel Prescribing at COUNTESTHORPE HEALTH CENTRE
Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
Items (12m)
472
Total Quantity
64.6K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+19.1%
COUNTESTHORPE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 472 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,003 to the NHS. This is 19.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 472 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,554 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,003 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.1% |
Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 472 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 396 items |
| Difference | +19.1% 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.