Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WHITWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
462
Total Quantity
5,914
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
-3.2%
WHITWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 462 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,581 to the NHS. This is 3.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 462 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,914 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,581 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 462 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -3.2% 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.