Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CASTLECROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
703
Total Quantity
9,966
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
+47.3%

CASTLECROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 703 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,819 to the NHS. This is 47.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
46

Prescribing Details

Total Items703
Total Quantity9,966
Total NHS Cost£6,819
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+47.3%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice703 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+47.3% 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.