Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PENNINE DRIVE PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
342
Total Quantity
3,726
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
-28.3%
PENNINE DRIVE PRACTICE prescribed 342 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,190 to the NHS. This is 28.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 342 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,726 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,190 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -28.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 342 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -28.3% 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.