Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CARTERKNOWLE & DORE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,095
Total Quantity
17.2K
NHS Cost
£10.7K
vs National Avg
+129.5%

CARTERKNOWLE & DORE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,095 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,661 to the NHS. This is 129.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
80

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,095
Total Quantity17,239
Total NHS Cost£10,661
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+129.5%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,095 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+129.5% vs national average
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.