Metronidazole Prescribing at ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
81
Total Quantity
2,313
NHS Cost
£990
vs National Avg
+23.3%

ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 81 items of Metronidazole over the last 12 months at a cost of £990 to the NHS. This is 23.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metronidazole is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items81
Total Quantity2,313
Total NHS Cost£990
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+23.3%

Metronidazole Prescribing Comparison

This practice81 items
National average per practice66 items
Difference+23.3% 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.