Desogestrel Prescribing at ST JOHN'S FAMILY PRACTICE

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)
432
Total Quantity
53.4K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+9%

ST JOHN'S FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 432 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,975 to the NHS. This is 9% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
36

Prescribing Details

Total Items432
Total Quantity53,361
Total NHS Cost£1,975
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+9%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice432 items
National average per practice396 items
Difference+9% 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.