Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BLACKHALL AND PETERLEE PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
730
Total Quantity
8,635
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+53%
BLACKHALL AND PETERLEE PRACTICE prescribed 730 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,349 to the NHS. This is 53% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 730 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,635 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,349 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 730 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +53% 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.