Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,151
Total Quantity
13.8K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+141.2%
BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,151 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,156 to the NHS. This is 141.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
87
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,151 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,782 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,156 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +141.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,151 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +141.2% 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.