Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ROWCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

871

Total Quantity

12.8K

NHS Cost

£6.3K

vs National Avg

+82.5%

ROWCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 871 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,287 to the NHS. This is 82.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	871
Total Quantity	12,782
Total NHS Cost	£6,287
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+82.5%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	871 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	+82.5% 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.