Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WATERLOO HEALTH CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
403
Total Quantity
3,808
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
-15.5%
WATERLOO HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 403 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,193 to the NHS. This is 15.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 403 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,808 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,193 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 403 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -15.5% 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.