Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CASTLEFIELDS
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
509
Total Quantity
6,133
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+6.7%
CASTLEFIELDS prescribed 509 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,329 to the NHS. This is 6.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 509 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,133 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,329 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 509 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +6.7% 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.