Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PORTER BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

680

Total Quantity

9,086

NHS Cost

£4.1K

vs National Avg

+42.5%

PORTER BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 680 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,137 to the NHS. This is 42.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	680
Total Quantity	9,086
Total NHS Cost	£4,137
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+42.5%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	680 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	+42.5% 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.