Trimethoprim Prescribing at PENKRIDGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
615
Total Quantity
18.1K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+201%
PENKRIDGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 615 items of Trimethoprim over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,267 to the NHS. This is 201% above the national average prescribing rate. Trimethoprim is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 615 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,080 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,267 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +201% |
Trimethoprim Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 615 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 204 items |
| Difference | +201% 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.