Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
923
Total Quantity
13.3K
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
+93.4%
BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE prescribed 923 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,326 to the NHS. This is 93.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 923 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,333 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,326 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +93.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 923 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +93.4% 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.