Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at WOODSEND MEDICAL CENTRE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,155
Total Quantity
18.0K
NHS Cost
£8.7K
vs National Avg
+142%

WOODSEND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,155 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,743 to the NHS. This is 142% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
81

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,155
Total Quantity18,012
Total NHS Cost£8,743
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+142%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,155 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+142% 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.