Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ADLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
546
Total Quantity
8,211
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+14.4%
ADLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 546 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,316 to the NHS. This is 14.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 546 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,211 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,316 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 546 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +14.4% 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.