Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
606
Total Quantity
6,406
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+27%
HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 606 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,659 to the NHS. This is 27% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 606 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,406 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,659 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 606 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +27% 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.