Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at FAIRFIELDS PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
250
Total Quantity
4,068
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
-47.6%

FAIRFIELDS PRACTICE prescribed 250 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,021 to the NHS. This is 47.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
23

Prescribing Details

Total Items250
Total Quantity4,068
Total NHS Cost£4,021
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-47.6%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice250 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference-47.6% vs national average
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.