Metronidazole Prescribing at WEST LANCASHIRE EXTENDED ACCESS SERVICES

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
52
Total Quantity
872
NHS Cost
£69
vs National Avg
-20.9%

WEST LANCASHIRE EXTENDED ACCESS SERVICES prescribed 52 items of Metronidazole over the last 12 months at a cost of £69 to the NHS. This is 20.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metronidazole is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
1
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
2

Prescribing Details

Total Items52
Total Quantity872
Total NHS Cost£69
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-20.9%

Metronidazole Prescribing Comparison

This practice52 items
National average per practice66 items
Difference-20.9% 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.