Desogestrel Prescribing at KIRKHAM HEALTH CENTRE

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)
337
Total Quantity
60.8K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
-15%

KIRKHAM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 337 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,057 to the NHS. This is 15% below the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
22

Prescribing Details

Total Items337
Total Quantity60,825
Total NHS Cost£2,057
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-15%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice337 items
National average per practice396 items
Difference-15% 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.