Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BEDWORTH HEALTH CENTRE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,630
Total Quantity
24.0K
NHS Cost
£11.8K
vs National Avg
+241.6%

BEDWORTH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,630 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,789 to the NHS. This is 241.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
113

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,630
Total Quantity23,989
Total NHS Cost£11,789
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+241.6%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,630 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+241.6% vs national average
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.