Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THATCHAM HEALTH CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,183
Total Quantity
17.8K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
+147.9%
THATCHAM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,183 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,494 to the NHS. This is 147.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
87
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,183 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,796 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,494 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +147.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,183 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +147.9% 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.