Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at OULTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
830
Total Quantity
12.1K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+73.9%
OULTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 830 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,129 to the NHS. This is 73.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
75
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 830 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,124 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,129 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 830 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +73.9% 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.