Desogestrel Prescribing at NORTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
Items (12m)
1,080
Total Quantity
136.7K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+172.5%
NORTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,080 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,485 to the NHS. This is 172.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
75
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,080 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 136,726 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,485 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +172.5% |
Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,080 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 396 items |
| Difference | +172.5% 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.