Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at RUSTHALL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
485
Total Quantity
6,264
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+1.6%
RUSTHALL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 485 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,483 to the NHS. This is 1.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 485 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,264 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,483 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 485 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +1.6% 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.