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 Items719
Total Quantity10,786
Total NHS Cost£5,227
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+50.7%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice719 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+50.7% vs national average
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.