Trimethoprim Prescribing at SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
732
Total Quantity
18.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+258.2%

SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 732 items of Trimethoprim over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,264 to the NHS. This is 258.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Trimethoprim is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
67

Prescribing Details

Total Items732
Total Quantity18,722
Total NHS Cost£1,264
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+258.2%

Trimethoprim Prescribing Comparison

This practice732 items
National average per practice204 items
Difference+258.2% 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.