Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ASHFIELDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,336
Total Quantity
15.1K
NHS Cost
£9.1K
vs National Avg
+180%
ASHFIELDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 1,336 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,085 to the NHS. This is 180% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
117
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,336 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,109 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,085 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +180% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,336 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +180% 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.