Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at DERBY MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
688
Total Quantity
10.5K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+44.2%
DERBY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 688 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,053 to the NHS. This is 44.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 688 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,512 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,053 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 688 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +44.2% 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.