Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
360
Total Quantity
4,540
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
-24.6%
ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 360 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,404 to the NHS. This is 24.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 360 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,540 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,404 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 360 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -24.6% 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.