Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WESTBOURNE MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,536
Total Quantity
18.1K
NHS Cost
£10.9K
vs National Avg
+221.9%
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,536 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,923 to the NHS. This is 221.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
115
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,536 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,069 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,923 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +221.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,536 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +221.9% 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.