Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BEWICKE MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
531
Total Quantity
6,321
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+11.3%
BEWICKE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 531 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,740 to the NHS. This is 11.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 531 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,321 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,740 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 531 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +11.3% 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.