Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HEALTH PARTNERS AT VIOLET MELCHETT
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
448
Total Quantity
4,763
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
-6.1%
HEALTH PARTNERS AT VIOLET MELCHETT prescribed 448 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,789 to the NHS. This is 6.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 448 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,763 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,789 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 448 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -6.1% 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.