Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CHACEWATER HEALTH CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
470
Total Quantity
5,443
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
-1.5%
CHACEWATER HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 470 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,691 to the NHS. This is 1.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 470 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,443 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,691 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -1.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 470 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -1.5% 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.