Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at FOUR ACRE HEALTH CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
591
Total Quantity
6,532
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+23.9%
FOUR ACRE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 591 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,663 to the NHS. This is 23.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 591 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,532 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,663 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 591 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +23.9% 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.