Metronidazole Prescribing at GP AT HAND
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
271
Total Quantity
4,219
NHS Cost
£404
vs National Avg
+312.4%
GP AT HAND prescribed 271 items of Metronidazole over the last 12 months at a cost of £404 to the NHS. This is 312.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metronidazole is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 271 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,219 |
| Total NHS Cost | £404 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +312.4% |
Metronidazole Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 271 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 66 items |
| Difference | +312.4% vs national average |
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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.