Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,886
Total Quantity
37.9K
NHS Cost
£26.7K
vs National Avg
+295.2%

GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,886 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £26,659 to the NHS. This is 295.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
169

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,886
Total Quantity37,864
Total NHS Cost£26,659
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+295.2%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,886 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+295.2% vs national average
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.