Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LEYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
518
Total Quantity
4,581
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+8.6%
LEYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 518 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,835 to the NHS. This is 8.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 518 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,581 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,835 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 518 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +8.6% 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.