Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at DARLINGTON CCG FT COMMUNITY PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

194

Total Quantity

3,182

NHS Cost

£1.6K

vs National Avg

-59.3%

DARLINGTON CCG FT COMMUNITY PRACTICE prescribed 194 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,601 to the NHS. This is 59.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	194
Total Quantity	3,182
Total NHS Cost	£1,601
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	-59.3%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	194 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	-59.3% 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.