Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,030
Total Quantity
13.4K
NHS Cost
£8.0K
vs National Avg
+115.9%
WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,030 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,024 to the NHS. This is 115.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,030 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,377 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,024 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +115.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,030 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +115.9% 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.