Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BIRLEY HEALTH CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
511
Total Quantity
9,137
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+7.1%
BIRLEY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 511 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,070 to the NHS. This is 7.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 511 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,137 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,070 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 511 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +7.1% 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.