Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BLACKDOWN PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
427
Total Quantity
6,513
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
-10.5%
BLACKDOWN PRACTICE prescribed 427 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,460 to the NHS. This is 10.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 427 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,513 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,460 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 427 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -10.5% 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.