Desogestrel Prescribing at THORNHILLS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)
1,006
Total Quantity
99.0K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+153.8%

THORNHILLS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,006 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,017 to the NHS. This is 153.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
85

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,006
Total Quantity98,966
Total NHS Cost£3,017
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+153.8%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,006 items
National average per practice396 items
Difference+153.8% 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.