Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SHIPSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
875
Total Quantity
11.3K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+83.4%
SHIPSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 875 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,850 to the NHS. This is 83.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 875 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,283 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,850 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +83.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 875 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +83.4% 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.