Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BENTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
598
Total Quantity
7,913
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+25.3%
BENTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 598 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,148 to the NHS. This is 25.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 598 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,913 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,148 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 598 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +25.3% 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.