Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CAYTHORPE & ANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
868
Total Quantity
15.8K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+81.9%
CAYTHORPE & ANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 868 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,113 to the NHS. This is 81.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 868 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,795 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,113 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 868 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +81.9% 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.