Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BIRCHES HEAD MEDICAL CTR.
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
501
Total Quantity
6,648
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+5%
BIRCHES HEAD MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 501 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,824 to the NHS. This is 5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 501 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,648 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,824 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 501 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +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.