Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PRESCOT MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
321
Total Quantity
4,887
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
-32.7%
PRESCOT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 321 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,803 to the NHS. This is 32.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 321 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,887 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,803 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -32.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 321 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -32.7% 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.