Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BEWDLEY MEDICAL CENTRE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,593
Total Quantity
20.5K
NHS Cost
£10.6K
vs National Avg
+233.8%

BEWDLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,593 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,564 to the NHS. This is 233.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
134

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,593
Total Quantity20,480
Total NHS Cost£10,564
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+233.8%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,593 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+233.8% 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.