Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BEAUMONT ELMS PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
896
Total Quantity
12.6K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
+87.8%
BEAUMONT ELMS PRACTICE prescribed 896 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,723 to the NHS. This is 87.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
88
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 896 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,649 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,723 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 896 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +87.8% vs national average |
Explore More
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.