Metronidazole Prescribing at LION HEALTH

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
195
Total Quantity
3,492
NHS Cost
£209
vs National Avg
+196.8%

LION HEALTH prescribed 195 items of Metronidazole over the last 12 months at a cost of £209 to the NHS. This is 196.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metronidazole is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
20

Prescribing Details

Total Items195
Total Quantity3,492
Total NHS Cost£209
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+196.8%

Metronidazole Prescribing Comparison

This practice195 items
National average per practice66 items
Difference+196.8% 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.