Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HOLBEACH MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
643
Total Quantity
14.5K
NHS Cost
£13.9K
vs National Avg
+34.8%
HOLBEACH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 643 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,943 to the NHS. This is 34.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 643 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,479 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,943 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 643 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +34.8% 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.