Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
717
Total Quantity
7,554
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+50.3%

BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 717 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,620 to the NHS. This is 50.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
53

Prescribing Details

Total Items717
Total Quantity7,554
Total NHS Cost£4,620
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+50.3%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice717 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+50.3% vs national average
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.