Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NORTHAMPTON EXTENDED ACCESS
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
321
Total Quantity
3,270
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
-32.7%
NORTHAMPTON EXTENDED ACCESS prescribed 321 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,130 to the NHS. This is 32.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 321 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,270 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,130 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -32.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 321 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -32.7% 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.