Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LONGTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
180
Total Quantity
3,212
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
-62.3%
LONGTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 180 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,092 to the NHS. This is 62.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
11
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 180 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,212 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,092 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -62.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 180 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -62.3% 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.