Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WINCHCOMBE MEDICAL CENTRE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
546
Total Quantity
7,370
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+14.4%

WINCHCOMBE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 546 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,201 to the NHS. This is 14.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
43

Prescribing Details

Total Items546
Total Quantity7,370
Total NHS Cost£4,201
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+14.4%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice546 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+14.4% 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.