Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ABBEY MEADS MEDICAL PRACT

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
828
Total Quantity
11.6K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+73.5%

ABBEY MEADS MEDICAL PRACT prescribed 828 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,782 to the NHS. This is 73.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
43

Prescribing Details

Total Items828
Total Quantity11,566
Total NHS Cost£5,782
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+73.5%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice828 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+73.5% 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.