Desogestrel Prescribing at ORCHARD MEDICAL CENTRE
Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
Items (12m)
960
Total Quantity
101.7K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+142.2%
ORCHARD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 960 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,816 to the NHS. This is 142.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 960 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 101,695 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,816 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +142.2% |
Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 960 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 396 items |
| Difference | +142.2% 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.