Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BURNLEY PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
257
Total Quantity
2,754
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-46.1%
BURNLEY PRACTICE prescribed 257 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,687 to the NHS. This is 46.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 257 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,754 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,687 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -46.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 257 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -46.1% 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.