Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WALKDEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
741
Total Quantity
7,742
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+55.3%
WALKDEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 741 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,076 to the NHS. This is 55.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 741 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,742 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,076 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 741 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +55.3% 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.