Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HIGHBRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
665
Total Quantity
9,334
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+39.4%
HIGHBRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 665 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,038 to the NHS. This is 39.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 665 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,334 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,038 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 665 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +39.4% 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.