Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CLACTON COMMUNITY PRACTICES

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,447
Total Quantity
25.1K
NHS Cost
£11.8K
vs National Avg
+203.2%

CLACTON COMMUNITY PRACTICES prescribed 1,447 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,802 to the NHS. This is 203.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
115

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,447
Total Quantity25,110
Total NHS Cost£11,802
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+203.2%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,447 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+203.2% 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.