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 Items | 732 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,722 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,264 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +258.2% |
Trimethoprim Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 732 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 204 items |
| Difference | +258.2% 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.