Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SCAWSBY HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
466
Total Quantity
5,844
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
-2.3%

SCAWSBY HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE prescribed 466 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,345 to the NHS. This is 2.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
33

Prescribing Details

Total Items466
Total Quantity5,844
Total NHS Cost£3,345
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average-2.3%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice466 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference-2.3% 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.