Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ALVASTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
808
Total Quantity
8,419
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+69.3%
ALVASTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 808 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,984 to the NHS. This is 69.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 808 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,419 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,984 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 808 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +69.3% 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.