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 Items1,303
Total Quantity14,974
Total NHS Cost£8,538
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+173.1%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,303 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+173.1% vs national average
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.