Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at AMBLESIDE HEALTH CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
428
Total Quantity
5,952
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
-10.3%
AMBLESIDE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 428 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,196 to the NHS. This is 10.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 428 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,952 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,196 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 428 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -10.3% 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.