Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WINGATE MEDICAL CENTRE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
590
Total Quantity
7,386
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+23.6%

WINGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 590 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,651 to the NHS. This is 23.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
40

Prescribing Details

Total Items590
Total Quantity7,386
Total NHS Cost£3,651
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+23.6%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice590 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+23.6% 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.