Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BRETTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
814
Total Quantity
18.7K
NHS Cost
£17.8K
vs National Avg
+70.6%
BRETTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 814 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,773 to the NHS. This is 70.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 814 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,722 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,773 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 814 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +70.6% 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.