Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
475
Total Quantity
5,624
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
-0.5%
CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 475 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,258 to the NHS. This is 0.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 475 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,624 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,258 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -0.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 475 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -0.5% 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.