Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WOOD LANE MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
714
Total Quantity
10.7K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+49.6%
WOOD LANE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 714 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,357 to the NHS. This is 49.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 714 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,650 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,357 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 714 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +49.6% 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.