Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
283
Total Quantity
2,892
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-40.7%
NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 283 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,665 to the NHS. This is 40.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 283 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,892 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,665 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -40.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 283 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -40.7% 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.