Desogestrel Prescribing at NIGHTINGALE VALLEY PRACTICE

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)
309
Total Quantity
48.8K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-22%

NIGHTINGALE VALLEY PRACTICE prescribed 309 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,347 to the NHS. This is 22% below the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19

Prescribing Details

Total Items309
Total Quantity48,757
Total NHS Cost£1,347
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-22%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice309 items
National average per practice396 items
Difference-22% 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.