Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BLYTH ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
374
Total Quantity
6,577
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
-21.6%
BLYTH ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 374 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,684 to the NHS. This is 21.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 374 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,577 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,684 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -21.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 374 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -21.6% 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.