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 Items | 882 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,336 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,920 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +84.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 882 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +84.8% 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.