Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BROADWATER MEDICAL CENTRE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
694
Total Quantity
12.4K
NHS Cost
£10.8K
vs National Avg
+45.4%

BROADWATER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 694 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,759 to the NHS. This is 45.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
48

Prescribing Details

Total Items694
Total Quantity12,393
Total NHS Cost£10,759
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+45.4%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice694 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+45.4% vs national average
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.