Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CASTLEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
588
Total Quantity
8,099
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+23.2%
CASTLEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 588 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,081 to the NHS. This is 23.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 588 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,099 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,081 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 588 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +23.2% 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.