Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SADDLEWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
845
Total Quantity
12.7K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+77.1%
SADDLEWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 845 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,136 to the NHS. This is 77.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 845 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,747 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,136 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 845 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +77.1% 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.