Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at MEASHAM MEDICAL UNIT
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,169
Total Quantity
14.5K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
+145%
MEASHAM MEDICAL UNIT prescribed 1,169 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,942 to the NHS. This is 145% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
86
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,169 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,498 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,942 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +145% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,169 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +145% 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.