Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SHAKESPEARE HEALTH CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
203
Total Quantity
2,948
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-57.5%
SHAKESPEARE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 203 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,666 to the NHS. This is 57.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 203 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,948 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,666 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -57.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 203 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -57.5% 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.