Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BENTLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
839
Total Quantity
9,500
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+75.8%
BENTLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 839 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,460 to the NHS. This is 75.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 839 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,500 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,460 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 839 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +75.8% 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.