Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at OKEHAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
909
Total Quantity
11.7K
NHS Cost
£7.0K
vs National Avg
+90.5%
OKEHAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 909 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,977 to the NHS. This is 90.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 909 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,703 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,977 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +90.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 909 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +90.5% 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.