Desogestrel Prescribing at LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)
1,054
Total Quantity
131.8K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+165.9%

LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,054 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,795 to the NHS. This is 165.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
39

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,054
Total Quantity131,840
Total NHS Cost£3,795
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+165.9%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,054 items
National average per practice396 items
Difference+165.9% 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.