Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NORTON BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
742
Total Quantity
9,476
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+55.5%
NORTON BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 742 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,005 to the NHS. This is 55.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 742 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,476 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,005 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 742 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +55.5% 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.