Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CARMEL MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

947

Total Quantity

12.5K

NHS Cost

£6.9K

vs National Avg

+98.5%

CARMEL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 947 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,935 to the NHS. This is 98.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	947
Total Quantity	12,536
Total NHS Cost	£6,935
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+98.5%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	947 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	+98.5% 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.