Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BOTESDALE HEALTH CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
808
Total Quantity
10.1K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+69.3%
BOTESDALE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 808 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,361 to the NHS. This is 69.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 808 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,075 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,361 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 808 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +69.3% 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.