Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BURLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
820
Total Quantity
8,202
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+71.8%
BURLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 820 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,880 to the NHS. This is 71.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 820 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,202 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,880 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 820 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +71.8% 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.