Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at OLDHAM MEDICAL SERVICES
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
333
Total Quantity
3,257
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-30.2%
OLDHAM MEDICAL SERVICES prescribed 333 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,702 to the NHS. This is 30.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 333 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,257 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,702 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -30.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 333 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -30.2% 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.