Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at OLD CATTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

389

Total Quantity

6,601

NHS Cost

£3.0K

vs National Avg

-18.5%

OLD CATTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 389 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,989 to the NHS. This is 18.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	389
Total Quantity	6,601
Total NHS Cost	£2,989
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	-18.5%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	389 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	-18.5% 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.