Desogestrel Prescribing at MIRIAM PRIMARY CARE GROUP

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)

1,125

Total Quantity

105.8K

NHS Cost

£3.2K

vs National Avg

+183.8%

MIRIAM PRIMARY CARE GROUP prescribed 1,125 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,161 to the NHS. This is 183.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

100

Jun 2026

101

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,125
Total Quantity	105,832
Total NHS Cost	£3,161
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+183.8%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,125 items
National average per practice	396 items
Difference	+183.8% 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.