Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at VINE HOUSE HEALTH CENTRE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
796
Total Quantity
9,480
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+66.8%

VINE HOUSE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 796 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,813 to the NHS. This is 66.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
61

Prescribing Details

Total Items796
Total Quantity9,480
Total NHS Cost£4,813
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+66.8%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice796 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+66.8% vs national average
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.