Desogestrel Prescribing at DOWNTON ROAD SURGERY

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)
1,248
Total Quantity
125.0K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+214.8%

DOWNTON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,248 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,414 to the NHS. This is 214.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
104

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,248
Total Quantity125,013
Total NHS Cost£3,414
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+214.8%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,248 items
National average per practice396 items
Difference+214.8% 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.