Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
767
Total Quantity
8,964
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+60.7%
SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 767 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,016 to the NHS. This is 60.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 767 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,964 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,016 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 767 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +60.7% 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.