Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PETERLEE PRIMARY CARE SERVICES
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
414
Total Quantity
3,592
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
-13.2%
PETERLEE PRIMARY CARE SERVICES prescribed 414 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,324 to the NHS. This is 13.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 414 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,592 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,324 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 414 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -13.2% 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.