Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NORTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
869
Total Quantity
12.5K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+82.1%
NORTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 869 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,530 to the NHS. This is 82.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 869 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,528 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,530 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +82.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 869 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +82.1% 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.