Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at DARLASTON FAMILY PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
250
Total Quantity
2,900
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
-47.6%
DARLASTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 250 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,450 to the NHS. This is 47.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 250 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,900 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,450 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -47.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 250 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -47.6% 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.