Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HIGHCLIFFE MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,755
Total Quantity
21.3K
NHS Cost
£10.0K
vs National Avg
+267.8%
HIGHCLIFFE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,755 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,011 to the NHS. This is 267.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
138
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,755 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,310 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,011 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +267.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,755 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +267.8% 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.