Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WITHNELL HEALTH CENTRE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

298

Total Quantity

4,064

NHS Cost

£3.2K

vs National Avg

-37.5%

WITHNELL HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 298 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,237 to the NHS. This is 37.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	298
Total Quantity	4,064
Total NHS Cost	£3,237
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-37.5%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	298 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	-37.5% 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.