Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTRE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,609
Total Quantity
20.9K
NHS Cost
£10.2K
vs National Avg
+237.2%

RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,609 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,196 to the NHS. This is 237.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
114

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,609
Total Quantity20,902
Total NHS Cost£10,196
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+237.2%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,609 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+237.2% 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.