Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PELAW MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
399
Total Quantity
5,048
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
-16.4%
PELAW MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 399 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,345 to the NHS. This is 16.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 399 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,048 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,345 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 399 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -16.4% 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.