Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CARLISLE CENTRAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
535
Total Quantity
7,464
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+12.1%
CARLISLE CENTRAL PRACTICE prescribed 535 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,841 to the NHS. This is 12.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 535 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,464 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,841 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 535 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +12.1% 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.