Desogestrel Prescribing at KING'S MEDICAL PRACTICE

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)
1,308
Total Quantity
144.2K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+230%

KING'S MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,308 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,031 to the NHS. This is 230% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
90

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,308
Total Quantity144,239
Total NHS Cost£5,031
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+230%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,308 items
National average per practice396 items
Difference+230% 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.