Rifaximin
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (National)
125.2K
NHS Cost
£22.2M
Practices
4,665
Avg per Practice
27
Overview
Rifaximin is prescribed by 4,665 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 125,244 items were prescribed at a total cost of £22,208,446 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 | 9,407 | 118 | 80 | +197.4% ▲ |
| M | 5,510 | 124 | 44 | +65.7% ▲ |
| TS | 3,402 | 64 | 53 | +98.5% ▲ |
| S | 3,363 | 83 | 41 | +51.1% ▲ |
| L | 3,090 | 81 | 38 | +42.2% ▲ |
| B | 2,985 | 113 | 26 | -1.5% vs avg |
| LS | 2,718 | 58 | 47 | +75.0% ▲ |
| BS | 2,384 | 55 | 43 | +61.6% ▲ |
| NG | 2,375 | 88 | 27 | +0.7% vs avg |
| PE | 2,356 | 55 | 43 | +59.7% ▲ |
| SR | 2,354 | 27 | 87 | +225.4% ▲ |
| ST | 2,324 | 61 | 38 | +42.2% ▲ |
| DH | 2,247 | 30 | 75 | +179.5% ▲ |
| SK | 2,143 | 43 | 50 | +85.8% ▲ |
| N | 2,118 | 44 | 48 | +79.5% ▲ |
| DL | 1,989 | 32 | 62 | +132.1% ▲ |
| PO | 1,972 | 45 | 44 | +63.4% ▲ |
| LE | 1,671 | 57 | 29 | +9.3% ▲ |
| BH | 1,647 | 36 | 46 | +70.9% ▲ |
| PR | 1,635 | 38 | 43 | +60.4% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| OXFORD TCE & RAWLING RD MEDICAL GROUP | 516 |
| THORNFIELD MEDICAL GROUP | 445 |
| BROWNLOW GROUP PRACTICE | 372 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Infections
- Section: Antibacterial drugs
- Paragraph: Some other antibacterials
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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.