Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SHEPHERDS SPRING MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
751
Total Quantity
10.6K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+57.4%
SHEPHERDS SPRING MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 751 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,147 to the NHS. This is 57.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 751 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,592 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,147 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 751 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +57.4% 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.