Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
975
Total Quantity
15.1K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
+104.3%
SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 975 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,110 to the NHS. This is 104.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 975 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,095 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,110 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +104.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 975 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +104.3% 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.