Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ANCHOR MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
651
Total Quantity
8,124
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+36.4%
ANCHOR MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 651 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,532 to the NHS. This is 36.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 651 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,124 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,532 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 651 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +36.4% 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.