Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at DIDCOT HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
970
Total Quantity
12.3K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
+103.3%
DIDCOT HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE prescribed 970 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,969 to the NHS. This is 103.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 970 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,326 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,969 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +103.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 970 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +103.3% 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.