Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NEAS SOUTH TYNESIDE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
655
Total Quantity
7,358
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
+37.3%
NEAS SOUTH TYNESIDE prescribed 655 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,957 to the NHS. This is 37.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 655 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,358 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,957 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 655 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +37.3% 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.