Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BEDLINGTONSHIRE MED.GROUP
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
892
Total Quantity
10.5K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+86.9%
BEDLINGTONSHIRE MED.GROUP prescribed 892 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,303 to the NHS. This is 86.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 892 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,496 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,303 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 892 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +86.9% 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.