Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at DOWNLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
642
Total Quantity
10.2K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+34.5%
DOWNLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 642 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,335 to the NHS. This is 34.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 642 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,244 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,335 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 642 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +34.5% 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.