Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NEWTON PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
395
Total Quantity
5,908
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
-17.2%
NEWTON PRACTICE prescribed 395 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,624 to the NHS. This is 17.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 395 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,908 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,624 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 395 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -17.2% 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.