Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NEEDHAM MARKET COUNTRY PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,283
Total Quantity
17.0K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
+168.9%

NEEDHAM MARKET COUNTRY PRACTICE prescribed 1,283 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,769 to the NHS. This is 168.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
88

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,283
Total Quantity16,992
Total NHS Cost£8,769
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+168.9%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,283 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+168.9% vs national average
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.