Metronidazole
Treatment of vaginal and vulval conditions | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
Items (National)
37.5K
NHS Cost
£170.6K
Practices
5,673
Avg per Practice
7
Overview
Metronidazole is prescribed by 5,673 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 37,516 items were prescribed at a total cost of £170,645 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders, Section Treatment of vaginal and vulval conditions.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 909 | 51 | 18 | +169.7% ▲ |
| BS | 879 | 41 | 21 | +224.2% ▲ |
| PE | 865 | 41 | 21 | +219.7% ▲ |
| SK | 836 | 33 | 25 | +283.3% ▲ |
| NG | 695 | 39 | 18 | +169.7% ▲ |
| SE | 620 | 30 | 21 | +213.6% ▲ |
| SW | 578 | 35 | 17 | +150.0% ▲ |
| PL | 533 | 24 | 22 | +236.4% ▲ |
| NE | 524 | 30 | 18 | +165.2% ▲ |
| IP | 523 | 25 | 21 | +216.7% ▲ |
| CV | 497 | 31 | 16 | +142.4% ▲ |
| N | 486 | 32 | 15 | +130.3% ▲ |
| CB | 473 | 24 | 20 | +198.5% ▲ |
| TR | 434 | 21 | 21 | +213.6% ▲ |
| SG | 383 | 17 | 23 | +240.9% ▲ |
| E | 379 | 23 | 17 | +150.0% ▲ |
| LS | 368 | 26 | 14 | +115.2% ▲ |
| BN | 347 | 21 | 17 | +150.0% ▲ |
| OX | 338 | 22 | 15 | +133.3% ▲ |
| S | 306 | 21 | 15 | +121.2% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| HEATON MOOR MEDICAL GROUP | 105 |
| THE OLD SCHOOL SURGERY | 104 |
| PAXTON GREEN GROUP PRACTICE | 87 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
- Section: Treatment of vaginal and vulval conditions
- Paragraph: Vaginal and vulval infections
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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.