Desogestrel Prescribing at HEDGE END MEDICAL CENTRE

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)
1,107
Total Quantity
139.2K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+179.3%

HEDGE END MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,107 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,186 to the NHS. This is 179.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
1

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,107
Total Quantity139,167
Total NHS Cost£4,186
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+179.3%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,107 items
National average per practice396 items
Difference+179.3% 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.