Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
456
Total Quantity
6,149
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
-4.4%
WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 456 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,599 to the NHS. This is 4.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 456 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,149 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,599 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 456 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -4.4% 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.