Colistimethate sodium
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (National)
29.2K
NHS Cost
£5.4M
Practices
2,585
Avg per Practice
11
Overview
Colistimethate sodium is prescribed by 2,585 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 29,227 items were prescribed at a total cost of £5,409,190 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Infections, Section Antibacterial drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 1,228 | 52 | 24 | +108.8% ▲ |
| ST | 1,223 | 47 | 26 | +130.1% ▲ |
| S | 1,200 | 60 | 20 | +77.0% ▲ |
| E | 847 | 43 | 20 | +74.3% ▲ |
| TS | 669 | 35 | 19 | +69.0% ▲ |
| M | 645 | 39 | 17 | +46.0% ▲ |
| PE | 613 | 37 | 17 | +46.9% ▲ |
| NR | 602 | 30 | 20 | +77.9% ▲ |
| L | 570 | 35 | 16 | +44.2% ▲ |
| B | 505 | 32 | 16 | +39.8% ▲ |
| PR | 492 | 24 | 21 | +81.4% ▲ |
| SO | 479 | 24 | 20 | +77.0% ▲ |
| LE | 470 | 27 | 17 | +54.0% ▲ |
| NG | 464 | 28 | 17 | +46.9% ▲ |
| DY | 448 | 18 | 25 | +120.4% ▲ |
| WA | 425 | 21 | 20 | +78.8% ▲ |
| IP | 424 | 26 | 16 | +44.2% ▲ |
| PL | 417 | 19 | 22 | +93.8% ▲ |
| LS | 390 | 24 | 16 | +44.2% ▲ |
| NN | 382 | 20 | 19 | +69.0% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| LOOMER MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 118 |
| RHND | 97 |
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 96 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Infections
- Section: Antibacterial drugs
- Paragraph: Some other antibacterials
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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.