Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BEECHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
503
Total Quantity
10.0K
NHS Cost
£8.9K
vs National Avg
+5.4%
BEECHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 503 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,917 to the NHS. This is 5.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 503 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,041 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,917 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 503 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +5.4% 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.