Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at KIRKBY HEALTH CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
230
Total Quantity
3,073
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-51.8%
KIRKBY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 230 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,690 to the NHS. This is 51.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 230 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,073 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,690 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -51.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 230 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -51.8% 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.