Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SHEEPCOT MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
598
Total Quantity
9,066
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+25.3%
SHEEPCOT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 598 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,576 to the NHS. This is 25.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 598 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,066 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,576 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 598 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +25.3% 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.