Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at POTTERELLS MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
805
Total Quantity
9,204
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+68.7%
POTTERELLS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 805 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,204 to the NHS. This is 68.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 805 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,204 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,204 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 805 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +68.7% 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.