Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LIMES MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
619
Total Quantity
8,868
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+29.7%
LIMES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 619 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,946 to the NHS. This is 29.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 619 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,868 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,946 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 619 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +29.7% 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.