Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CASTLE PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
857
Total Quantity
10.3K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+79.6%
CASTLE PRACTICE prescribed 857 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,899 to the NHS. This is 79.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
79
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 857 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,294 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,899 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 857 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +79.6% 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.