Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NORTHGATE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
948
Total Quantity
13.6K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+98.7%
NORTHGATE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 948 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,460 to the NHS. This is 98.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 948 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,628 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,460 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +98.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 948 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +98.7% 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.