Desogestrel Prescribing at THE DUNSTAN PARTNERSHIP
Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
Items (12m)
712
Total Quantity
70.7K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+79.6%
THE DUNSTAN PARTNERSHIP prescribed 712 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,962 to the NHS. This is 79.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 712 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,667 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,962 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.6% |
Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 712 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 396 items |
| Difference | +79.6% 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.