Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LEACH HEATH MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
488
Total Quantity
6,251
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+2.3%
LEACH HEATH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 488 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,182 to the NHS. This is 2.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 488 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,251 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,182 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 488 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +2.3% 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.