Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LONGTON HEALTH CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
750
Total Quantity
9,289
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+57.2%
LONGTON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 750 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,224 to the NHS. This is 57.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 750 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,289 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,224 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 750 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +57.2% 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.