Tetracycline
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (National)
17.2K
NHS Cost
£918.9K
Practices
3,684
Avg per Practice
5
Overview
Tetracycline is prescribed by 3,684 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 17,227 items were prescribed at a total cost of £918,910 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN | 574 | 20 | 29 | +510.6% ▲ |
| S | 387 | 16 | 24 | +414.9% ▲ |
| PE | 337 | 16 | 21 | +348.9% ▲ |
| CB | 304 | 11 | 28 | +487.2% ▲ |
| CM | 260 | 12 | 22 | +361.7% ▲ |
| MK | 230 | 8 | 29 | +512.8% ▲ |
| CT | 216 | 11 | 20 | +317.0% ▲ |
| B | 211 | 14 | 15 | +221.3% ▲ |
| LE | 198 | 11 | 18 | +283.0% ▲ |
| IP | 181 | 9 | 20 | +327.7% ▲ |
| DH | 175 | 7 | 25 | +431.9% ▲ |
| ME | 152 | 9 | 17 | +259.6% ▲ |
| N | 150 | 9 | 17 | +255.3% ▲ |
| SG | 150 | 7 | 21 | +355.3% ▲ |
| RG | 148 | 8 | 19 | +293.6% ▲ |
| NG | 146 | 10 | 15 | +210.6% ▲ |
| NN | 134 | 8 | 17 | +257.4% ▲ |
| M | 132 | 8 | 17 | +251.1% ▲ |
| TS | 130 | 9 | 14 | +206.4% ▲ |
| SE | 126 | 6 | 21 | +346.8% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| LARWOOD SURGERY | 127 |
| RAJ MEDICAL CENTRE | 102 |
| HAVERHILL FAMILY PRACTICE | 99 |
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.