Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CALOW AND BRIMINGTON PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
512
Total Quantity
6,198
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+7.3%
CALOW AND BRIMINGTON PRACTICE prescribed 512 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,548 to the NHS. This is 7.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 512 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,198 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,548 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 512 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +7.3% 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.