Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at STAPLOE MEDICAL CENTRE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,213
Total Quantity
15.5K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
+154.2%

STAPLOE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,213 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,585 to the NHS. This is 154.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
102

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,213
Total Quantity15,469
Total NHS Cost£7,585
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+154.2%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,213 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+154.2% 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.