Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SANDY HEALTH CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
641
Total Quantity
7,730
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+34.3%
SANDY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 641 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,058 to the NHS. This is 34.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 641 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,730 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,058 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 641 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +34.3% 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.