Desogestrel Prescribing at LONGFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)
218
Total Quantity
28.4K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-45%

LONGFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 218 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,364 to the NHS. This is 45% below the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
12

Prescribing Details

Total Items218
Total Quantity28,364
Total NHS Cost£1,364
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-45%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice218 items
National average per practice396 items
Difference-45% vs national average
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.