Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WESTSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
724
Total Quantity
10.0K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+51.7%
WESTSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 724 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,821 to the NHS. This is 51.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 724 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,038 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,821 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 724 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +51.7% 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.