Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at OXTED HEALTH CENTRE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,088
Total Quantity
17.3K
NHS Cost
£11.9K
vs National Avg
+128%

OXTED HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,088 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,925 to the NHS. This is 128% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
78

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,088
Total Quantity17,348
Total NHS Cost£11,925
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+128%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,088 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+128% vs national average
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.