Desogestrel Prescribing at LIME TREE SURGERY
Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
Items (12m)
1,518
Total Quantity
150.5K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+282.9%
LIME TREE SURGERY prescribed 1,518 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,696 to the NHS. This is 282.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
119
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,518 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 150,528 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,696 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +282.9% |
Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,518 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 396 items |
| Difference | +282.9% 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.