Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at GATESHEAD EXTRA CARE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
253
Total Quantity
2,382
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-47%
GATESHEAD EXTRA CARE prescribed 253 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,732 to the NHS. This is 47% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
10
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 253 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,382 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,732 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -47% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 253 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -47% 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.