Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PARK LEYS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,482
Total Quantity
22.8K
NHS Cost
£14.0K
vs National Avg
+210.6%

PARK LEYS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,482 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,955 to the NHS. This is 210.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
114

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,482
Total Quantity22,761
Total NHS Cost£13,955
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+210.6%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,482 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+210.6% 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.