Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LATCHFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
436
Total Quantity
6,380
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
-8.6%
LATCHFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 436 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,818 to the NHS. This is 8.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 436 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,380 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,818 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 436 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -8.6% 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.