Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NETTLEHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,079
Total Quantity
13.6K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
+126.1%
NETTLEHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,079 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,155 to the NHS. This is 126.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,079 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,627 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,155 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +126.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,079 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +126.1% 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.