Metronidazole Prescribing at LITTLEBOROUGH GROUP PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
74
Total Quantity
1,312
NHS Cost
£70
vs National Avg
+12.6%

LITTLEBOROUGH GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 74 items of Metronidazole over the last 12 months at a cost of £70 to the NHS. This is 12.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metronidazole is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
1
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items74
Total Quantity1,312
Total NHS Cost£70
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+12.6%

Metronidazole Prescribing Comparison

This practice74 items
National average per practice66 items
Difference+12.6% 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.