Desogestrel Prescribing at HONITON SURGERY

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)
1,547
Total Quantity
144.6K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+290.3%

HONITON SURGERY prescribed 1,547 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,083 to the NHS. This is 290.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
131

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,547
Total Quantity144,642
Total NHS Cost£4,083
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+290.3%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,547 items
National average per practice396 items
Difference+290.3% 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.