Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ELTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,220
Total Quantity
19.1K
NHS Cost
£10.4K
vs National Avg
+155.7%
ELTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,220 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,387 to the NHS. This is 155.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
91
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,220 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,145 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,387 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +155.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,220 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +155.7% 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.