Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,116
Total Quantity
14.0K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
+133.9%

PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,116 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,813 to the NHS. This is 133.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
77

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,116
Total Quantity14,034
Total NHS Cost£6,813
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+133.9%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,116 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+133.9% vs national average
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.