Desogestrel Prescribing at THE LAKES MEDICAL PRACTICE

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)

1,227

Total Quantity

103.8K

NHS Cost

£3.3K

vs National Avg

+209.5%

THE LAKES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,227 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,276 to the NHS. This is 209.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

123

Jul 2026

116

Jul 2026

108

Jul 2026

106

Jul 2026

109

Jul 2026

107

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,227
Total Quantity	103,768
Total NHS Cost	£3,276
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+209.5%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,227 items
National average per practice	396 items
Difference	+209.5% 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.