Desogestrel Prescribing at FAKENHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)
1,075
Total Quantity
133.3K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+171.2%

FAKENHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,075 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,351 to the NHS. This is 171.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
119

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,075
Total Quantity133,329
Total NHS Cost£4,351
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+171.2%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,075 items
National average per practice396 items
Difference+171.2% 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.