Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at MAYFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,502
Total Quantity
18.9K
NHS Cost
£9.8K
vs National Avg
+214.8%
MAYFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,502 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,760 to the NHS. This is 214.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
102
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,502 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,938 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,760 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +214.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,502 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +214.8% 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.