Metronidazole Prescribing at BISHOPS CASTLE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
78
Total Quantity
1,698
NHS Cost
£276
vs National Avg
+18.7%

BISHOPS CASTLE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 78 items of Metronidazole over the last 12 months at a cost of £276 to the NHS. This is 18.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metronidazole is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
3

Prescribing Details

Total Items78
Total Quantity1,698
Total NHS Cost£276
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+18.7%

Metronidazole Prescribing Comparison

This practice78 items
National average per practice66 items
Difference+18.7% 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.