Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HIGHFIELDS MEDICAL CENTRE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

298

Total Quantity

3,308

NHS Cost

£2.1K

vs National Avg

-37.5%

HIGHFIELDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 298 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,100 to the NHS. This is 37.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	298
Total Quantity	3,308
Total NHS Cost	£2,100
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-37.5%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	298 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	-37.5% 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.