Desogestrel Prescribing at LITTLEBOROUGH GROUP PRACTICE
Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
Items (12m)
378
Total Quantity
61.5K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
-4.6%
LITTLEBOROUGH GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 378 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,031 to the NHS. This is 4.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 378 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,535 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,031 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.6% |
Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 378 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 396 items |
| Difference | -4.6% 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.