Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CONSETT MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,052
Total Quantity
13.2K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
+120.5%
CONSETT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,052 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,333 to the NHS. This is 120.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,052 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,169 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,333 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +120.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,052 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +120.5% 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.