Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HEATHFIELD FAMILY CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
443
Total Quantity
7,626
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
-7.2%
HEATHFIELD FAMILY CENTRE prescribed 443 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,811 to the NHS. This is 7.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 443 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,626 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,811 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 443 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -7.2% 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.