Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BARLOW MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
769
Total Quantity
10.5K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+61.2%
BARLOW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 769 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,220 to the NHS. This is 61.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 769 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,452 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,220 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 769 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +61.2% 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.