Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at COUNTESTHORPE HEALTH CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
901
Total Quantity
10.2K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
+88.8%
COUNTESTHORPE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 901 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,652 to the NHS. This is 88.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 901 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,214 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,652 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 901 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +88.8% 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.