Desogestrel Prescribing at FORUM FAMILY PRACTICE
Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
Items (12m)
1,054
Total Quantity
65.9K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+165.9%
FORUM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,054 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,921 to the NHS. This is 165.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,054 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,881 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,921 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +165.9% |
Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,054 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 396 items |
| Difference | +165.9% 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.