Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LONGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
445
Total Quantity
5,598
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
-6.7%
LONGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 445 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,928 to the NHS. This is 6.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 445 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,598 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,928 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 445 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -6.7% 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.