Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at FAKENHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,230
Total Quantity
16.3K
NHS Cost
£7.8K
vs National Avg
+157.8%
FAKENHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,230 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,780 to the NHS. This is 157.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
102
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,230 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,308 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,780 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +157.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,230 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +157.8% 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.