Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
769
Total Quantity
12.1K
NHS Cost
£8.0K
vs National Avg
+61.2%
BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 769 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,003 to the NHS. This is 61.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 769 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,105 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,003 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 769 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +61.2% 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.