Desogestrel Prescribing at RAINHAM HEALTH CENTRE

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)
210
Total Quantity
20.6K
NHS Cost
£780
vs National Avg
-47%

RAINHAM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 210 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £780 to the NHS. This is 47% below the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
12

Prescribing Details

Total Items210
Total Quantity20,552
Total NHS Cost£780
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-47%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice210 items
National average per practice396 items
Difference-47% 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.