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 Items1,636
Total Quantity26,899
Total NHS Cost£14,855
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+242.9%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,636 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+242.9% 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.