Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at EAST SHORE PARTNERSHIP
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
695
Total Quantity
7,684
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+45.6%
EAST SHORE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 695 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,703 to the NHS. This is 45.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 695 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,684 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,703 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 695 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +45.6% 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.