Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WATFORD HEALTH CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
795
Total Quantity
11.3K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+66.6%
WATFORD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 795 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,791 to the NHS. This is 66.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 795 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,328 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,791 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 795 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +66.6% 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.