Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at MURDISHAW
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
376
Total Quantity
5,801
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
-21.2%
MURDISHAW prescribed 376 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,688 to the NHS. This is 21.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 376 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,801 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,688 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -21.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 376 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -21.2% 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.