Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CARTMEL SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
267
Total Quantity
3,536
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-44%
CARTMEL SURGERY prescribed 267 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,320 to the NHS. This is 44% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 267 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,536 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,320 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -44% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 267 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -44% 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.