Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
497
Total Quantity
8,547
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+4.2%
THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 497 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,493 to the NHS. This is 4.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 497 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,547 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,493 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 497 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +4.2% 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.