Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SHEFFORD HEALTH CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,043
Total Quantity
17.0K
NHS Cost
£11.3K
vs National Avg
+118.6%
SHEFFORD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,043 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,347 to the NHS. This is 118.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
92
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,043 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,976 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,347 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +118.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,043 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +118.6% 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.