Oxytetracycline
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (National)
149.3K
NHS Cost
£5.7M
Practices
5,781
Avg per Practice
26
Overview
Oxytetracycline is prescribed by 5,781 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 149,322 items were prescribed at a total cost of £5,707,417 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Infections, Section Antibacterial drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
6,877
Jun 2026
6,232
Jun 2026
6,659
Jun 2026
6,243
Jun 2026
5,991
Jun 2026
6,297
Jun 2026
6,162
Jun 2026
6,107
Jun 2026
6,393
Jun 2026
5,429
Jun 2026
5,849
Jun 2026
5,693
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 8,657 | 126 | 69 | +166.3% ▲ |
| S | 5,314 | 121 | 44 | +70.2% ▲ |
| B | 5,222 | 144 | 36 | +40.7% ▲ |
| DN | 3,475 | 64 | 54 | +110.5% ▲ |
| TS | 3,103 | 60 | 52 | +100.4% ▲ |
| PE | 3,023 | 66 | 46 | +77.5% ▲ |
| LE | 2,879 | 78 | 37 | +43.0% ▲ |
| YO | 2,830 | 43 | 66 | +155.0% ▲ |
| L | 2,670 | 89 | 30 | +16.3% ▲ |
| PL | 2,463 | 44 | 56 | +117.1% ▲ |
| TN | 2,452 | 59 | 42 | +61.2% ▲ |
| DE | 2,386 | 63 | 38 | +46.9% ▲ |
| NN | 2,343 | 56 | 42 | +62.0% ▲ |
| M | 2,334 | 82 | 29 | +10.5% ▲ |
| SK | 2,234 | 54 | 41 | +60.5% ▲ |
| DL | 2,195 | 33 | 67 | +157.8% ▲ |
| ST | 2,163 | 59 | 37 | +42.2% ▲ |
| RG | 2,125 | 52 | 41 | +58.5% ▲ |
| WR | 2,071 | 31 | 67 | +158.9% ▲ |
| NG | 2,054 | 65 | 32 | +22.5% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| BAY MEDICAL GROUP | 341 |
| VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 340 |
| RAILWAY MEDICAL GROUP | 331 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Infections
- Section: Antibacterial drugs
- Paragraph: Tetracyclines
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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.