Chloramphenicol Prescribing at AL-SHAFA MEDICAL CENTRE

Anti-infective eye preparations | Eye

Items (12m)
300
Total Quantity
2,588
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+162%

AL-SHAFA MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 300 items of Chloramphenicol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,290 to the NHS. This is 162% above the national average prescribing rate. Chloramphenicol is classified under Anti-infective eye preparations in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26

Prescribing Details

Total Items300
Total Quantity2,588
Total NHS Cost£1,290
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+162%

Chloramphenicol Prescribing Comparison

This practice300 items
National average per practice115 items
Difference+162% vs national average
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.