Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BENHILL & BELMONT GP CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
694
Total Quantity
8,774
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+45.4%
BENHILL & BELMONT GP CENTRE prescribed 694 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,254 to the NHS. This is 45.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 694 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,774 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,254 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 694 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +45.4% 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.