Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PETERSGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
611
Total Quantity
8,230
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+28%
PETERSGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 611 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,024 to the NHS. This is 28% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 611 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,230 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,024 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 611 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +28% 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.