Desogestrel Prescribing at HERON GP PRACTICE

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)
59
Total Quantity
5,824
NHS Cost
£219
vs National Avg
-85.1%

HERON GP PRACTICE prescribed 59 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £219 to the NHS. This is 85.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
1
Jun 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items59
Total Quantity5,824
Total NHS Cost£219
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-85.1%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice59 items
National average per practice396 items
Difference-85.1% 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.