Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at LONGSHOOT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
557
Total Quantity
9,951
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+16.7%
LONGSHOOT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 557 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,722 to the NHS. This is 16.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 557 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,951 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,722 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 557 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +16.7% 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.