Desogestrel Prescribing at THE LAURELS SURGERY
Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
Items (12m)
719
Total Quantity
71.6K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+81.4%
THE LAURELS SURGERY prescribed 719 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,148 to the NHS. This is 81.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 719 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,596 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,148 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.4% |
Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 719 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 396 items |
| Difference | +81.4% 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.