Trimethoprim Prescribing at WEST LANCS HC-UCC
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
243
Total Quantity
8,304
NHS Cost
£456
vs National Avg
+18.9%
WEST LANCS HC-UCC prescribed 243 items of Trimethoprim over the last 12 months at a cost of £456 to the NHS. This is 18.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Trimethoprim is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 243 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,304 |
| Total NHS Cost | £456 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.9% |
Trimethoprim Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 243 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 204 items |
| Difference | +18.9% 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.