Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at COMBE COASTAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,104
Total Quantity
14.5K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
+131.4%
COMBE COASTAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,104 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,045 to the NHS. This is 131.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,104 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,457 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,045 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +131.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,104 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +131.4% 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.