Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at FIRDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
561
Total Quantity
5,656
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+17.6%
FIRDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 561 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,908 to the NHS. This is 17.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 561 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,656 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,908 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 561 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +17.6% 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.