Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PETERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
644
Total Quantity
8,002
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+35%
PETERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 644 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,931 to the NHS. This is 35% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 644 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,002 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,931 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 644 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +35% 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.