Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CASTLETON HEALTH CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
605
Total Quantity
9,350
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+26.8%
CASTLETON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 605 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,797 to the NHS. This is 26.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 605 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,350 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,797 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 605 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +26.8% 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.