Metronidazole Prescribing at DERWENT PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
159
Total Quantity
3,519
NHS Cost
£362
vs National Avg
+142%

DERWENT PRACTICE prescribed 159 items of Metronidazole over the last 12 months at a cost of £362 to the NHS. This is 142% above the national average prescribing rate. Metronidazole is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
11

Prescribing Details

Total Items159
Total Quantity3,519
Total NHS Cost£362
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+142%

Metronidazole Prescribing Comparison

This practice159 items
National average per practice66 items
Difference+142% 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.