Desogestrel Prescribing at THE POTTERIES

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)
1,571
Total Quantity
127.3K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+296.3%

THE POTTERIES prescribed 1,571 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,598 to the NHS. This is 296.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
141

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,571
Total Quantity127,292
Total NHS Cost£3,598
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+296.3%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,571 items
National average per practice396 items
Difference+296.3% 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.