Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at VALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
432
Total Quantity
8,651
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
-9.5%
VALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 432 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,324 to the NHS. This is 9.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 432 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,651 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,324 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 432 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -9.5% 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.