Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at COLTISHALL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
505
Total Quantity
10.1K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
+5.8%
COLTISHALL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 505 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,279 to the NHS. This is 5.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 505 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,070 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,279 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 505 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +5.8% 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.