Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
882
Total Quantity
10.3K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+84.8%

ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 882 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,920 to the NHS. This is 84.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
73

Prescribing Details

Total Items882
Total Quantity10,336
Total NHS Cost£5,920
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+84.8%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice882 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+84.8% vs national average
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.