Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at DRONFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
737
Total Quantity
11.2K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
+54.5%
DRONFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 737 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,025 to the NHS. This is 54.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 737 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,247 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,025 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 737 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +54.5% 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.