Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NORTHBROOK HEALTH CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
890
Total Quantity
9,531
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+86.5%
NORTHBROOK HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 890 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,803 to the NHS. This is 86.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 890 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,531 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,803 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 890 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +86.5% 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.