Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BARLBOROUGH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
700
Total Quantity
7,669
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+46.7%
BARLBOROUGH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 700 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,317 to the NHS. This is 46.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 700 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,669 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,317 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 700 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +46.7% 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.