Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at MARTONSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
648
Total Quantity
10.3K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+35.8%
MARTONSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 648 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,374 to the NHS. This is 35.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 648 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,266 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,374 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 648 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +35.8% 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.