Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,675
Total Quantity
27.0K
NHS Cost
£19.8K
vs National Avg
+251%
NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,675 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,840 to the NHS. This is 251% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
137
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,675 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,017 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,840 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +251% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,675 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +251% 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.