Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THEALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
813
Total Quantity
8,378
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+70.4%
THEALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 813 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,470 to the NHS. This is 70.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 813 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,378 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,470 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 813 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +70.4% 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.