Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at MELTHAM GROUP PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
476
Total Quantity
8,064
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
-0.2%
MELTHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 476 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,440 to the NHS. This is 0.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 476 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,064 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,440 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -0.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 476 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -0.2% 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.