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 Items | 720 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,987 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,724 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 720 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +50.9% 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.