Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HIGHVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
655
Total Quantity
8,481
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+37.3%
HIGHVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 655 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,422 to the NHS. This is 37.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 655 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,481 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,422 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 655 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +37.3% 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.