Desogestrel Prescribing at LONG LANE
Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
Items (12m)
734
Total Quantity
65.6K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+85.2%
LONG LANE prescribed 734 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,361 to the NHS. This is 85.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 734 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,555 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,361 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.2% |
Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 734 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 396 items |
| Difference | +85.2% 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.