Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WIGSTON CENTRAL SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
720
Total Quantity
8,987
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+50.9%

WIGSTON CENTRAL SURGERY prescribed 720 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,724 to the NHS. This is 50.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
54

Prescribing Details

Total Items720
Total Quantity8,987
Total NHS Cost£4,724
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+50.9%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice720 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+50.9% vs national average
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.