Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at FAIRFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
265
Total Quantity
4,214
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
-44.5%
FAIRFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 265 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,766 to the NHS. This is 44.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 265 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,214 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,766 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -44.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 265 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -44.5% 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.