Desogestrel Prescribing at LEIGH VIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE
Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
Items (12m)
933
Total Quantity
180.4K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+135.4%
LEIGH VIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 933 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,183 to the NHS. This is 135.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 933 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 180,414 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,183 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +135.4% |
Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 933 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 396 items |
| Difference | +135.4% vs national average |
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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.