Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at EDITH CAVELL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
739
Total Quantity
8,862
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
+54.9%
EDITH CAVELL PRACTICE prescribed 739 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,951 to the NHS. This is 54.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 739 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,862 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,951 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 739 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +54.9% 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.