Desogestrel Prescribing at NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)

224

Total Quantity

30.2K

NHS Cost

£1.1K

vs National Avg

-43.5%

NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 224 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,057 to the NHS. This is 43.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	224
Total Quantity	30,184
Total NHS Cost	£1,057
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-43.5%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice	224 items
National average per practice	396 items
Difference	-43.5% 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.