Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at TOWCESTER MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
757
Total Quantity
8,482
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+58.6%
TOWCESTER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 757 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,609 to the NHS. This is 58.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 757 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,482 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,609 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 757 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +58.6% 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.