Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PASTON HEALTH CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
821
Total Quantity
11.0K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+72.1%
PASTON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 821 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,922 to the NHS. This is 72.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 821 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,010 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,922 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 821 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +72.1% 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.