Desogestrel Prescribing at FROME VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
Items (12m)
772
Total Quantity
95.7K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+94.8%
FROME VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 772 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,711 to the NHS. This is 94.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 772 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 95,709 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,711 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +94.8% |
Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 772 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 396 items |
| Difference | +94.8% 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.