Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SWANPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
369
Total Quantity
4,993
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
-22.7%

SWANPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 369 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,211 to the NHS. This is 22.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
25

Prescribing Details

Total Items369
Total Quantity4,993
Total NHS Cost£3,211
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-22.7%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice369 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference-22.7% 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.