Desogestrel Prescribing at OLDHAM MEDICAL SERVICES

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)
219
Total Quantity
19.3K
NHS Cost
£579
vs National Avg
-44.8%

OLDHAM MEDICAL SERVICES prescribed 219 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £579 to the NHS. This is 44.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
13

Prescribing Details

Total Items219
Total Quantity19,320
Total NHS Cost£579
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-44.8%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice219 items
National average per practice396 items
Difference-44.8% 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.