Trimethoprim
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (National)
1.6M
NHS Cost
£3.1M
Practices
7,659
Avg per Practice
204
Overview
Trimethoprim is prescribed by 7,659 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 1,564,977 items were prescribed at a total cost of £3,069,057 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Infections, Section Antibacterial drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
130,003
Jun 2026
122,044
Jun 2026
133,204
Jun 2026
125,951
Jun 2026
130,258
Jun 2026
137,835
Jun 2026
130,779
Jun 2026
130,124
Jun 2026
134,202
Jun 2026
120,121
Jun 2026
124,669
Jun 2026
118,627
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 54.4K | 290 | 187 | -8.3% ▼ |
| S | 41.0K | 188 | 218 | +6.8% ▲ |
| PE | 38.6K | 100 | 386 | +88.9% ▲ |
| NE | 37.5K | 156 | 240 | +17.5% ▲ |
| M | 36.6K | 196 | 187 | -8.7% ▼ |
| NR | 31.5K | 76 | 414 | +102.8% ▲ |
| PO | 30.8K | 71 | 433 | +112.1% ▲ |
| ST | 28.7K | 94 | 306 | +49.7% ▲ |
| BS | 27.6K | 84 | 329 | +60.8% ▲ |
| TN | 27.0K | 92 | 294 | +43.7% ▲ |
| LE | 26.2K | 133 | 197 | -3.7% ▼ |
| BN | 25.7K | 87 | 296 | +44.8% ▲ |
| CM | 25.3K | 75 | 338 | +65.3% ▲ |
| ME | 25.2K | 70 | 361 | +76.5% ▲ |
| L | 23.0K | 157 | 146 | -28.3% ▼ |
| NG | 23.0K | 143 | 161 | -21.4% ▼ |
| IP | 22.9K | 65 | 352 | +72.2% ▲ |
| DN | 22.7K | 99 | 229 | +12.0% ▲ |
| GL | 21.6K | 70 | 308 | +50.7% ▲ |
| NN | 21.5K | 73 | 294 | +43.9% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 2,468 |
| HOLDERNESS HEALTH | 1,945 |
| ST AUSTELL HEALTH GROUP | 1,774 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Infections
- Section: Antibacterial drugs
- Paragraph: Sulfonamides and trimethoprim
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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.