Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BURNHAM HEALTH CENTRE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,010
Total Quantity
14.1K
NHS Cost
£7.2K
vs National Avg
+111.7%

BURNHAM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,010 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,201 to the NHS. This is 111.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
67

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,010
Total Quantity14,052
Total NHS Cost£7,201
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+111.7%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,010 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+111.7% 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.