Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NORTH PRESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
695
Total Quantity
12.0K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
+45.6%
NORTH PRESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 695 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,986 to the NHS. This is 45.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 695 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,020 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,986 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 695 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +45.6% 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.