Volume (units dispensed) of trimethoprim and nitrofurantoin funded under Practitioner's Supply Order (PSO) for the period of 1 January to 31 December
Thank you for your request dated 3 June 2022 under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) for information relating to trimethoprim and nitrofurantoin. You requested:
…the volume of:
Trimethoprim 300mg tablets, and
Nitrofurantoin 50mg tablets
funded under Practitioner Supply Orders (PSO) for each of the years 2019, 2020 and 2021.
I am pleased to provide you with the data within the table below.
Table: Volume (units dispensed) of trimethoprim and nitrofurantoin funded under Practitioner's Supply Order (PSO) for the period of 1 January to 31 December
| Chemical | Formulation | Base unit | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimethoprim | Tab 300 mg | Tabs | 96,578 | 76,901 | 65,802 |
| Nitrofurantoin | Tab 50 mg | Tabs | 30,581 | 108,407 | 130,074 |
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