Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LONGFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
305
Total Quantity
4,832
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
-36.1%
LONGFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 305 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,906 to the NHS. This is 36.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 305 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,832 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,906 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 305 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -36.1% 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.