Metronidazole
Anti-infective skin preparations | Skin
Items (National)
265.1K
NHS Cost
£3.7M
Practices
7,055
Avg per Practice
38
Overview
Metronidazole is prescribed by 7,055 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 265,123 items were prescribed at a total cost of £3,744,843 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Skin, Section Anti-infective skin preparations.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
15,942
Jun 2026
13,531
Jun 2026
12,908
Jun 2026
12,363
Jun 2026
12,034
Jun 2026
12,527
Jun 2026
12,011
Jun 2026
11,683
Jun 2026
12,836
Jun 2026
12,507
Jun 2026
14,891
Jun 2026
14,158
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 8,750 | 222 | 39 | +4.8% ▲ |
| S | 8,733 | 161 | 54 | +44.1% ▲ |
| NG | 6,647 | 132 | 50 | +34.0% ▲ |
| NE | 6,249 | 135 | 46 | +23.1% ▲ |
| M | 5,887 | 165 | 36 | -5.1% ▼ |
| L | 5,807 | 138 | 42 | +12.0% ▲ |
| PE | 5,002 | 91 | 55 | +46.3% ▲ |
| NR | 4,786 | 74 | 65 | +72.1% ▲ |
| DE | 4,611 | 81 | 57 | +51.3% ▲ |
| DN | 4,422 | 80 | 55 | +47.1% ▲ |
| CV | 4,307 | 96 | 45 | +19.4% ▲ |
| LE | 4,217 | 105 | 40 | +6.9% ▲ |
| EX | 4,141 | 59 | 70 | +86.7% ▲ |
| WA | 3,979 | 87 | 46 | +21.5% ▲ |
| TS | 3,946 | 72 | 55 | +45.7% ▲ |
| SK | 3,896 | 67 | 58 | +54.5% ▲ |
| YO | 3,836 | 48 | 80 | +112.5% ▲ |
| BS | 3,750 | 79 | 48 | +26.3% ▲ |
| IP | 3,698 | 59 | 63 | +66.8% ▲ |
| BN | 3,670 | 75 | 49 | +30.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 403 |
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 392 |
| THE RIDINGS MEDICAL GROUP | 373 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Skin
- Section: Anti-infective skin preparations
- Paragraph: Antibacterial preparations
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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.