Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at OAK VALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
634
Total Quantity
10.9K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
+32.9%
OAK VALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 634 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,710 to the NHS. This is 32.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 634 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,856 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,710 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 634 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +32.9% 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.