Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at TOWNSEND MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
183
Total Quantity
1,918
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-61.6%
TOWNSEND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 183 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,197 to the NHS. This is 61.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 183 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,918 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,197 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -61.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 183 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -61.6% 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.