Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at UNSWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
637
Total Quantity
11.4K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+33.5%
UNSWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 637 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,435 to the NHS. This is 33.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 637 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,370 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,435 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 637 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +33.5% 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.