Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at FAIRFAX GROUP PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
712
Total Quantity
10.6K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+49.2%
FAIRFAX GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 712 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,248 to the NHS. This is 49.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 712 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,584 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,248 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 712 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +49.2% 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.