Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at OLDFIELD FAMILY PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
228
Total Quantity
2,730
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-52.2%
OLDFIELD FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 228 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,717 to the NHS. This is 52.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 228 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,730 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,717 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -52.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 228 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -52.2% 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.