Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PUTNEYMEAD GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
928
Total Quantity
10.1K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
+94.5%
PUTNEYMEAD GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 928 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,217 to the NHS. This is 94.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 928 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,056 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,217 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +94.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 928 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +94.5% 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.