Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at COFTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
611
Total Quantity
7,646
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+28%
COFTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 611 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,130 to the NHS. This is 28% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 611 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,646 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,130 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 611 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +28% 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.