Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BUCKFASTLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
360
Total Quantity
4,907
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
-24.6%
BUCKFASTLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 360 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,493 to the NHS. This is 24.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 360 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,907 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,493 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 360 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -24.6% 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.