Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BURNLEY GROUP PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,303
Total Quantity
15.0K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
+173.1%
BURNLEY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,303 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,538 to the NHS. This is 173.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,303 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,974 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,538 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +173.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,303 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +173.1% 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.