Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at COMMUNITY GERIATRICIANS
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
45
Total Quantity
389
NHS Cost
£121
vs National Avg
-90.6%
COMMUNITY GERIATRICIANS prescribed 45 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £121 to the NHS. This is 90.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 45 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 389 |
| Total NHS Cost | £121 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -90.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 45 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -90.6% 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.