Levofloxacin
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (National)
26.5K
NHS Cost
£403.7K
Practices
5,149
Avg per Practice
5
Overview
Levofloxacin is prescribed by 5,149 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 26,538 items were prescribed at a total cost of £403,669 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL | 1,647 | 41 | 40 | +673.1% ▲ |
| NG | 1,064 | 61 | 17 | +234.6% ▲ |
| CH | 537 | 30 | 18 | +244.2% ▲ |
| GL | 479 | 26 | 18 | +253.8% ▲ |
| BS | 473 | 27 | 18 | +236.5% ▲ |
| BN | 433 | 23 | 19 | +261.5% ▲ |
| B | 368 | 25 | 15 | +182.7% ▲ |
| TQ | 338 | 15 | 23 | +332.7% ▲ |
| LS | 322 | 18 | 18 | +244.2% ▲ |
| MK | 320 | 17 | 19 | +261.5% ▲ |
| PE | 255 | 12 | 21 | +309.6% ▲ |
| NN | 254 | 15 | 17 | +225.0% ▲ |
| GU | 212 | 15 | 14 | +171.2% ▲ |
| PR | 200 | 11 | 18 | +250.0% ▲ |
| LU | 198 | 12 | 17 | +217.3% ▲ |
| RH | 187 | 10 | 19 | +259.6% ▲ |
| NW | 178 | 8 | 22 | +328.8% ▲ |
| M | 175 | 13 | 14 | +159.6% ▲ |
| PO | 171 | 9 | 19 | +265.4% ▲ |
| LE | 166 | 11 | 15 | +190.4% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| BEACON MEDICAL GROUP | 179 |
| MAYFLOWER MEDICAL GROUP | 157 |
| TAMAR VALLEY HEALTH | 96 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Infections
- Section: Antibacterial drugs
- Paragraph: Quinolones
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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.