Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BENSHAM FAMILY PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

274

Total Quantity

2,834

NHS Cost

£1.5K

vs National Avg

-42.6%

BENSHAM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 274 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,502 to the NHS. This is 42.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	274
Total Quantity	2,834
Total NHS Cost	£1,502
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-42.6%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	274 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	-42.6% 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.