Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at DERWENT MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
142
Total Quantity
1,891
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-70.2%
DERWENT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 142 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,199 to the NHS. This is 70.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 142 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,891 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,199 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -70.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 142 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -70.2% 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.