Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HELLESDON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
815
Total Quantity
15.4K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+70.8%
HELLESDON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 815 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,789 to the NHS. This is 70.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 815 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,359 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,789 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 815 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +70.8% 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.