Desogestrel Prescribing at SWAN MEDICAL GROUP

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)
1,746
Total Quantity
219.3K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
+340.5%

SWAN MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,746 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,392 to the NHS. This is 340.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
130

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,746
Total Quantity219,315
Total NHS Cost£6,392
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+340.5%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,746 items
National average per practice396 items
Difference+340.5% 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.