Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at DARWIN MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,636
Total Quantity
26.9K
NHS Cost
£14.9K
vs National Avg
+242.9%
DARWIN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,636 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,855 to the NHS. This is 242.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
156
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,636 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,899 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,855 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +242.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,636 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +242.9% 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.