Desogestrel Prescribing at WOODSEND MEDICAL CENTRE

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)

751

Total Quantity

142.7K

NHS Cost

£4.0K

vs National Avg

+89.5%

WOODSEND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 751 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,981 to the NHS. This is 89.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	751
Total Quantity	142,740
Total NHS Cost	£3,981
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+89.5%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice	751 items
National average per practice	396 items
Difference	+89.5% vs national average

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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.