Desogestrel Prescribing at THE UPSTAIRS SURGERY

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)
107
Total Quantity
15.3K
NHS Cost
£522
vs National Avg
-73%

THE UPSTAIRS SURGERY prescribed 107 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £522 to the NHS. This is 73% below the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items107
Total Quantity15,274
Total NHS Cost£522
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-73%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice107 items
National average per practice396 items
Difference-73% 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.