Metronidazole Prescribing at PRIMARY CARE 24 OOH
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
169
Total Quantity
8,245
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+157.2%
PRIMARY CARE 24 OOH prescribed 169 items of Metronidazole over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,039 to the NHS. This is 157.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metronidazole is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 169 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,245 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,039 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +157.2% |
Metronidazole Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 169 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 66 items |
| Difference | +157.2% 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.