Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,016
Total Quantity
17.0K
NHS Cost
£12.1K
vs National Avg
+112.9%
BEACON MEDICAL prescribed 1,016 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,146 to the NHS. This is 112.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
86
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,016 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,040 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,146 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +112.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,016 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +112.9% 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.