Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BELFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
406
Total Quantity
5,624
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
-14.9%
BELFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 406 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,084 to the NHS. This is 14.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 406 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,624 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,084 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 406 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -14.9% 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.