Trimethoprim Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
434
Total Quantity
19.4K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+112.4%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 434 items of Trimethoprim over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,032 to the NHS. This is 112.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Trimethoprim is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 434 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,368 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,032 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +112.4% |
Trimethoprim Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 434 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 204 items |
| Difference | +112.4% 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.