Desogestrel Prescribing at OLDWELL SURGERY

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)
244
Total Quantity
33.7K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-38.4%

OLDWELL SURGERY prescribed 244 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,396 to the NHS. This is 38.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
18

Prescribing Details

Total Items244
Total Quantity33,747
Total NHS Cost£1,396
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-38.4%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice244 items
National average per practice396 items
Difference-38.4% 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.