Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at FROME MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,249
Total Quantity
14.3K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
+161.7%
FROME MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,249 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,786 to the NHS. This is 161.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
86
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,249 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,251 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,786 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +161.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,249 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +161.7% 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.