Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WESTCROFT HEALTH CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
514
Total Quantity
8,408
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+7.7%
WESTCROFT HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 514 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,978 to the NHS. This is 7.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 514 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,408 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,978 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 514 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +7.7% 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.