Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CHARLTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
691
Total Quantity
9,835
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+44.8%
CHARLTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 691 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,550 to the NHS. This is 44.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 691 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,835 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,550 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 691 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +44.8% 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.