Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at DESFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
337
Total Quantity
3,905
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
-29.4%
DESFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 337 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,572 to the NHS. This is 29.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 337 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,905 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,572 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -29.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 337 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -29.4% 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.