Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SALISBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,400
Total Quantity
19.2K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
+193.4%
SALISBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,400 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,000 to the NHS. This is 193.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
108
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,400 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,155 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,000 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +193.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,400 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +193.4% 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.