Trimethoprim Prescribing at WEST LANCASHIRE EXTENDED ACCESS SERVICES

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
84
Total Quantity
2,359
NHS Cost
£169
vs National Avg
-58.9%

WEST LANCASHIRE EXTENDED ACCESS SERVICES prescribed 84 items of Trimethoprim over the last 12 months at a cost of £169 to the NHS. This is 58.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Trimethoprim is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items84
Total Quantity2,359
Total NHS Cost£169
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-58.9%

Trimethoprim Prescribing Comparison

This practice84 items
National average per practice204 items
Difference-58.9% 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.