Metronidazole Prescribing at NORTHAMPTON EXTENDED ACCESS

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
77
Total Quantity
1,440
NHS Cost
£138
vs National Avg
+17.2%

NORTHAMPTON EXTENDED ACCESS prescribed 77 items of Metronidazole over the last 12 months at a cost of £138 to the NHS. This is 17.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metronidazole is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items77
Total Quantity1,440
Total NHS Cost£138
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+17.2%

Metronidazole Prescribing Comparison

This practice77 items
National average per practice66 items
Difference+17.2% 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.