Desogestrel Prescribing at VILLAGE HEALTH GROUP

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)
1,159
Total Quantity
198.8K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+192.4%

VILLAGE HEALTH GROUP prescribed 1,159 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,922 to the NHS. This is 192.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
74

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,159
Total Quantity198,837
Total NHS Cost£5,922
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+192.4%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,159 items
National average per practice396 items
Difference+192.4% 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.