Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CHEDDAR MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
516
Total Quantity
5,666
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+8.1%
CHEDDAR MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 516 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,119 to the NHS. This is 8.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 516 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,666 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,119 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 516 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +8.1% 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.