Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
748
Total Quantity
9,959
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+56.8%
AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 748 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,854 to the NHS. This is 56.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 748 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,959 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,854 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 748 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +56.8% 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.