Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at GAINSBOROUGH UTC

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
375
Total Quantity
3,552
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
-21.4%

GAINSBOROUGH UTC prescribed 375 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,298 to the NHS. This is 21.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
35

Prescribing Details

Total Items375
Total Quantity3,552
Total NHS Cost£2,298
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-21.4%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice375 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference-21.4% 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.