Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BUXTED MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,064
Total Quantity
19.0K
NHS Cost
£11.7K
vs National Avg
+123%
BUXTED MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,064 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,700 to the NHS. This is 123% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
104
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,064 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,040 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,700 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +123% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,064 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +123% 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.