Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BISHOPS CLOSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
627
Total Quantity
6,948
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+31.4%
BISHOPS CLOSE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 627 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,673 to the NHS. This is 31.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 627 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,948 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,673 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 627 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +31.4% 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.