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 Items598
Total Quantity9,066
Total NHS Cost£4,576
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+25.3%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice598 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+25.3% 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.