Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HEATON MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
668
Total Quantity
6,855
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+40%
HEATON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 668 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,202 to the NHS. This is 40% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 668 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,855 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,202 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 668 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +40% 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.