Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NORTH WALK IN CENTRES

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
651
Total Quantity
5,990
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+36.4%

NORTH WALK IN CENTRES prescribed 651 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,899 to the NHS. This is 36.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
59

Prescribing Details

Total Items651
Total Quantity5,990
Total NHS Cost£2,899
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+36.4%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice651 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+36.4% vs national average
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.