Trimethoprim Prescribing at ELTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
530
Total Quantity
18.9K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+159.4%

ELTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 530 items of Trimethoprim over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,260 to the NHS. This is 159.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Trimethoprim is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
51

Prescribing Details

Total Items530
Total Quantity18,916
Total NHS Cost£1,260
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+159.4%

Trimethoprim Prescribing Comparison

This practice530 items
National average per practice204 items
Difference+159.4% 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.