Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ASTLEY GENERAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
237
Total Quantity
4,330
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-50.3%
ASTLEY GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 237 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,288 to the NHS. This is 50.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 237 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,330 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,288 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 237 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -50.3% 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.