Rifampicin
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (National)
12.7K
NHS Cost
£641.3K
Practices
2,220
Avg per Practice
6
Overview
Rifampicin is prescribed by 2,220 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 12,723 items were prescribed at a total cost of £641,275 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 | 447 | 21 | 21 | +273.7% ▲ |
| DL | 403 | 8 | 50 | +784.2% ▲ |
| B | 355 | 19 | 19 | +228.1% ▲ |
| PO | 318 | 9 | 35 | +519.3% ▲ |
| NR | 295 | 15 | 20 | +245.6% ▲ |
| S | 232 | 15 | 16 | +171.9% ▲ |
| BN | 206 | 6 | 34 | +501.8% ▲ |
| BB | 202 | 12 | 17 | +194.7% ▲ |
| ME | 193 | 8 | 24 | +322.8% ▲ |
| TS | 188 | 13 | 15 | +154.4% ▲ |
| PL | 166 | 9 | 18 | +222.8% ▲ |
| W | 158 | 5 | 32 | +454.4% ▲ |
| OX | 150 | 8 | 19 | +229.8% ▲ |
| N | 138 | 8 | 17 | +203.5% ▲ |
| HA | 127 | 5 | 25 | +345.6% ▲ |
| M | 127 | 9 | 14 | +147.4% ▲ |
| E | 126 | 6 | 21 | +268.4% ▲ |
| NW | 123 | 7 | 18 | +208.8% ▲ |
| TN | 122 | 7 | 17 | +205.3% ▲ |
| NG | 121 | 8 | 15 | +164.9% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| BOGNOR MEDICAL CENTRE | 206 |
| DDES CCG FT COMMUNITY PRACTICE | 127 |
| RYELAND SURGERY | 93 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Infections
- Section: Antibacterial drugs
- Paragraph: Antituberculosis drugs
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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.