Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at DAWLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
785
Total Quantity
9,581
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+64.5%
DAWLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 785 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,745 to the NHS. This is 64.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 785 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,581 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,745 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 785 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +64.5% 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.