Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,066
Total Quantity
16.1K
NHS Cost
£8.0K
vs National Avg
+123.4%
CASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,066 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,012 to the NHS. This is 123.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
97
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,066 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,069 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,012 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +123.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,066 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +123.4% 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.