Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at OAKLANDS HEALTH CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
861
Total Quantity
11.9K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+80.4%
OAKLANDS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 861 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,101 to the NHS. This is 80.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 861 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,941 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,101 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +80.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 861 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +80.4% 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.