Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CARITAS GENERAL PRACTICE PARTNERSHIP
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
844
Total Quantity
9,090
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+76.9%
CARITAS GENERAL PRACTICE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 844 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,548 to the NHS. This is 76.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 844 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,090 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,548 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 844 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +76.9% 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.