Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WATLING MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
541
Total Quantity
7,032
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+13.4%
WATLING MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 541 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,428 to the NHS. This is 13.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 541 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,032 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,428 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 541 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +13.4% 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.