Desogestrel Prescribing at EDLESBOROUGH SURGERY

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)

664

Total Quantity

54.7K

NHS Cost

£1.5K

vs National Avg

+67.5%

EDLESBOROUGH SURGERY prescribed 664 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,499 to the NHS. This is 67.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	664
Total Quantity	54,684
Total NHS Cost	£1,499
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+67.5%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice	664 items
National average per practice	396 items
Difference	+67.5% 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.