Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,215
Total Quantity
16.4K
NHS Cost
£11.5K
vs National Avg
+154.6%
OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,215 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,454 to the NHS. This is 154.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
91
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,215 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,421 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,454 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +154.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,215 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +154.6% 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.