Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at DRYLAND MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
861
Total Quantity
9,830
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
+80.4%
DRYLAND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 861 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,360 to the NHS. This is 80.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 861 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,830 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,360 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +80.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 861 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +80.4% 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.