Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BELMONT MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
551
Total Quantity
7,324
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+15.5%
BELMONT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 551 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,156 to the NHS. This is 15.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 551 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,324 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,156 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 551 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +15.5% 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.