Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PENDLE VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
738
Total Quantity
7,994
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+54.7%
PENDLE VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 738 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,930 to the NHS. This is 54.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 738 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,994 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,930 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 738 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +54.7% 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.