Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PENISTONE GROUP PMS PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,276
Total Quantity
17.9K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+167.4%
PENISTONE GROUP PMS PRACTICE prescribed 1,276 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,228 to the NHS. This is 167.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
119
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,276 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,861 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,228 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +167.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,276 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +167.4% 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.