Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ECCLESFIELD GROUP PRACT
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
603
Total Quantity
6,681
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+26.4%
ECCLESFIELD GROUP PRACT prescribed 603 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,716 to the NHS. This is 26.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 603 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,681 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,716 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 603 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +26.4% 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.