Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PARISH FIELDS PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
498
Total Quantity
7,267
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+4.4%

PARISH FIELDS PRACTICE prescribed 498 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,466 to the NHS. This is 4.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
40

Prescribing Details

Total Items498
Total Quantity7,267
Total NHS Cost£3,466
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+4.4%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice498 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+4.4% vs national average
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.