Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SWANLOW MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
637
Total Quantity
7,386
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+33.5%
SWANLOW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 637 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,880 to the NHS. This is 33.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 637 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,386 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,880 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 637 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +33.5% 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.