Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ESK VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
459
Total Quantity
6,519
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
-3.8%
ESK VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 459 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,952 to the NHS. This is 3.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 459 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,519 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,952 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 459 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -3.8% 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.