Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
825
Total Quantity
10.4K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
+72.9%
MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 825 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,391 to the NHS. This is 72.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 825 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,402 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,391 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 825 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +72.9% 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.