Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NORTH BIRMINGHAM UTC
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
509
Total Quantity
6,779
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+6.7%
NORTH BIRMINGHAM UTC prescribed 509 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,936 to the NHS. This is 6.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 509 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,779 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,936 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 509 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +6.7% 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.