Desogestrel Prescribing at ORCHARD PRACTICE

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)

335

Total Quantity

42.6K

NHS Cost

£1.3K

vs National Avg

-15.5%

ORCHARD PRACTICE prescribed 335 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,300 to the NHS. This is 15.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	335
Total Quantity	42,574
Total NHS Cost	£1,300
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-15.5%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice	335 items
National average per practice	396 items
Difference	-15.5% 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.