Desogestrel Prescribing at DERWENT PRACTICE

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)
1,675
Total Quantity
147.0K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+322.6%

DERWENT PRACTICE prescribed 1,675 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,843 to the NHS. This is 322.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
137

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,675
Total Quantity147,016
Total NHS Cost£4,843
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+322.6%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,675 items
National average per practice396 items
Difference+322.6% 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.