Desogestrel Prescribing at NEEDHAM MARKET COUNTRY PRACTICE

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)
1,441
Total Quantity
122.6K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+263.5%

NEEDHAM MARKET COUNTRY PRACTICE prescribed 1,441 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,586 to the NHS. This is 263.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
111

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,441
Total Quantity122,643
Total NHS Cost£3,586
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+263.5%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,441 items
National average per practice396 items
Difference+263.5% 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.