Desogestrel Prescribing at FLITWICK SURGERY

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)
1,365
Total Quantity
98.3K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+244.4%

FLITWICK SURGERY prescribed 1,365 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,036 to the NHS. This is 244.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
111

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,365
Total Quantity98,266
Total NHS Cost£3,036
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+244.4%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,365 items
National average per practice396 items
Difference+244.4% 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.