Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PARKSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
830
Total Quantity
13.3K
NHS Cost
£9.3K
vs National Avg
+73.9%
PARKSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 830 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,273 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
70
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 830 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,288 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,273 |
| 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.