Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at POOL MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
719
Total Quantity
10.8K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+50.7%
POOL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 719 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,227 to the NHS. This is 50.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 719 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,786 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,227 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 719 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +50.7% 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.