Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PENKETH HEALTH CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
818
Total Quantity
12.1K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+71.4%
PENKETH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 818 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,348 to the NHS. This is 71.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
66
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 818 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,138 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,348 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 818 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +71.4% 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.