Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at FIRSWAY HEALTH CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
854
Total Quantity
9,905
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+79%
FIRSWAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 854 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,968 to the NHS. This is 79% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 854 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,905 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,968 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 854 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +79% 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.