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 Items | 1,116 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,034 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,813 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +133.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,116 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +133.9% 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.