Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
815
Total Quantity
8,984
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+70.8%
ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 815 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,955 to the NHS. This is 70.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 815 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,984 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,955 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 815 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +70.8% 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.