Desogestrel Prescribing at THE CAXTON SURGERY
Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
Items (12m)
876
Total Quantity
105.9K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+121%
THE CAXTON SURGERY prescribed 876 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,114 to the NHS. This is 121% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 876 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 105,855 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,114 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +121% |
Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 876 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 396 items |
| Difference | +121% 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.