Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE MAPLES MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
541
Total Quantity
6,130
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+13.4%
THE MAPLES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 541 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,284 to the NHS. This is 13.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 541 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,130 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,284 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 541 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +13.4% 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.