Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,446
Total Quantity
20.8K
NHS Cost
£10.7K
vs National Avg
+203%
BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,446 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,658 to the NHS. This is 203% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
120
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,446 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,848 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,658 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +203% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,446 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +203% 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.