Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SAFFRON GROUP PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

785

Total Quantity

11.2K

NHS Cost

£4.9K

vs National Avg

+64.5%

SAFFRON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 785 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,893 to the NHS. This is 64.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	785
Total Quantity	11,215
Total NHS Cost	£4,893
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+64.5%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	785 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	+64.5% 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.