Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
475
Total Quantity
5,596
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
-0.5%
SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 475 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,260 to the NHS. This is 0.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 475 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,596 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,260 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -0.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 475 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -0.5% 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.