Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at OSWALD MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
848
Total Quantity
9,937
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+77.7%
OSWALD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 848 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,802 to the NHS. This is 77.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 848 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,937 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,802 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 848 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +77.7% 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.