Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at MERCHEFORD HOUSE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
705
Total Quantity
9,185
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+47.7%
MERCHEFORD HOUSE prescribed 705 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,138 to the NHS. This is 47.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 705 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,185 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,138 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 705 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +47.7% 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.