Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at OLD COULSDON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,199
Total Quantity
15.2K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
+151.3%
OLD COULSDON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,199 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,486 to the NHS. This is 151.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
90
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,199 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,233 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,486 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +151.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,199 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +151.3% 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.