Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at FAIRHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
489
Total Quantity
8,122
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+2.5%
FAIRHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 489 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,906 to the NHS. This is 2.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 489 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,122 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,906 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 489 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +2.5% 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.