Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HILLVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,004
Total Quantity
13.0K
NHS Cost
£7.0K
vs National Avg
+110.4%

HILLVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,004 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,016 to the NHS. This is 110.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
79

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,004
Total Quantity13,048
Total NHS Cost£7,016
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+110.4%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,004 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+110.4% vs national average
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.