Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WESTLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
644
Total Quantity
9,478
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+35%
WESTLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 644 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,579 to the NHS. This is 35% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 644 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,478 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,579 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 644 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +35% 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.