Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SHIRLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
572
Total Quantity
8,911
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+19.9%
SHIRLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 572 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,782 to the NHS. This is 19.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 572 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,911 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,782 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 572 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +19.9% 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.