Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at MIRFIELD HEALTH CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,223
Total Quantity
18.3K
NHS Cost
£9.1K
vs National Avg
+156.3%
MIRFIELD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,223 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,103 to the NHS. This is 156.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
95
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,223 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,345 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,103 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +156.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,223 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +156.3% 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.