Desogestrel Prescribing at SWANLOW MEDICAL CENTRE

Contraceptives | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders

Items (12m)
1,020
Total Quantity
73.0K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+157.3%

SWANLOW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,020 items of Desogestrel over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,854 to the NHS. This is 157.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Desogestrel is classified under Contraceptives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
76

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,020
Total Quantity73,031
Total NHS Cost£2,854
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+157.3%

Desogestrel Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,020 items
National average per practice396 items
Difference+157.3% 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.