Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at COBHAM HEALTH CENTRE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
858
Total Quantity
14.3K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+79.8%

COBHAM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 858 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,218 to the NHS. This is 79.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
55

Prescribing Details

Total Items858
Total Quantity14,262
Total NHS Cost£8,218
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+79.8%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice858 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+79.8% vs national average
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.