Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BLACKBURN RD.MEDICAL CTR.
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,032
Total Quantity
13.8K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+116.3%
BLACKBURN RD.MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 1,032 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,731 to the NHS. This is 116.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,032 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,839 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,731 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +116.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,032 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +116.3% 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.