Desogestrel Prescribing at THE LEEDS ROAD PRACTICE

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)
745
Total Quantity
62.1K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+87.9%

THE LEEDS ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 745 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,183 to the NHS. This is 87.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
52

Prescribing Details

Total Items745
Total Quantity62,139
Total NHS Cost£2,183
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+87.9%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice745 items
National average per practice396 items
Difference+87.9% 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.