Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,071
Total Quantity
11.7K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
+124.4%
LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,071 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,399 to the NHS. This is 124.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,071 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,682 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,399 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +124.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,071 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +124.4% 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.