Desogestrel Prescribing at LITTLEWICK MEDICAL CENTRE
Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
Items (12m)
1,562
Total Quantity
191.9K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+294%
LITTLEWICK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,562 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,145 to the NHS. This is 294% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
112
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,562 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 191,878 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,145 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +294% |
Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,562 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 396 items |
| Difference | +294% 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.