Desogestrel Prescribing at DERWENTSIDE GP EXTENDED ACCESS SERVICE

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)
90
Total Quantity
17.8K
NHS Cost
£529
vs National Avg
-77.3%

DERWENTSIDE GP EXTENDED ACCESS SERVICE prescribed 90 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £529 to the NHS. This is 77.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
8

Prescribing Details

Total Items90
Total Quantity17,752
Total NHS Cost£529
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-77.3%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice90 items
National average per practice396 items
Difference-77.3% 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.