Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at OAKFIELD HEALTH CENTRE, PRACTICE 2
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
538
Total Quantity
8,593
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+12.7%
OAKFIELD HEALTH CENTRE, PRACTICE 2 prescribed 538 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,667 to the NHS. This is 12.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 538 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,593 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,667 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 538 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +12.7% 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.