Desogestrel Prescribing at EDLINGTON HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)

240

Total Quantity

31.7K

NHS Cost

£1.1K

vs National Avg

-39.5%

EDLINGTON HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE prescribed 240 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,088 to the NHS. This is 39.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	240
Total Quantity	31,654
Total NHS Cost	£1,088
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-39.5%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice	240 items
National average per practice	396 items
Difference	-39.5% 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.