Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BURLINGTON PRIMARY CARE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

821

Total Quantity

13.5K

NHS Cost

£10.4K

vs National Avg

+72.1%

BURLINGTON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 821 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,350 to the NHS. This is 72.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	821
Total Quantity	13,543
Total NHS Cost	£10,350
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+72.1%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	821 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	+72.1% 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.