Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ST JAMES' MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
614
Total Quantity
5,754
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+28.7%
ST JAMES' MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 614 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,436 to the NHS. This is 28.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 614 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,754 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,436 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 614 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +28.7% 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.