Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at GATEACRE MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
156
Total Quantity
2,526
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-67.3%
GATEACRE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 156 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,410 to the NHS. This is 67.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
9
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 156 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,526 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,410 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -67.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 156 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -67.3% 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.