Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HORNCASTLE MEDICAL GROUP
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,026
Total Quantity
16.9K
NHS Cost
£9.8K
vs National Avg
+115%
HORNCASTLE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,026 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,811 to the NHS. This is 115% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,026 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,899 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,811 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +115% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,026 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +115% 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.