Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PENKRIDGE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

760

Total Quantity

10.8K

NHS Cost

£5.7K

vs National Avg

+59.3%

PENKRIDGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 760 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,708 to the NHS. This is 59.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	760
Total Quantity	10,756
Total NHS Cost	£5,708
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+59.3%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	760 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	+59.3% 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.