Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BEACHES MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,574
Total Quantity
24.6K
NHS Cost
£15.3K
vs National Avg
+229.9%
BEACHES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,574 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,331 to the NHS. This is 229.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
137
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,574 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,569 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,331 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +229.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,574 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +229.9% 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.