Desogestrel Prescribing at LONGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
Items (12m)
394
Total Quantity
45.2K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
-0.6%
LONGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 394 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,850 to the NHS. This is 0.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 394 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,173 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,850 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -0.6% |
Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 394 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 396 items |
| Difference | -0.6% 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.