Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at MYRTLE GROUP PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,082
Total Quantity
11.1K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+126.8%
MYRTLE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,082 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,637 to the NHS. This is 126.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,082 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,050 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,637 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +126.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,082 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +126.8% 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.