Desogestrel Prescribing at FINCHAMPSTEAD PRACTICE

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)
1,545
Total Quantity
136.9K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+289.8%

FINCHAMPSTEAD PRACTICE prescribed 1,545 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,653 to the NHS. This is 289.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
145

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,545
Total Quantity136,940
Total NHS Cost£4,653
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+289.8%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,545 items
National average per practice396 items
Difference+289.8% 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.