Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HADLEIGH HEALTH CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,236
Total Quantity
16.4K
NHS Cost
£8.0K
vs National Avg
+159%
HADLEIGH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,236 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,955 to the NHS. This is 159% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
86
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,236 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,421 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,955 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +159% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,236 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +159% 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.