Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SCOTT ARMS MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
750
Total Quantity
10.8K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+57.2%
SCOTT ARMS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 750 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,575 to the NHS. This is 57.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 750 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,819 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,575 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 750 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +57.2% 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.