Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SALTERS MEADOW HEALTH CTR

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

871

Total Quantity

14.0K

NHS Cost

£7.5K

vs National Avg

+82.5%

SALTERS MEADOW HEALTH CTR prescribed 871 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,534 to the NHS. This is 82.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	871
Total Quantity	14,023
Total NHS Cost	£7,534
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+82.5%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	871 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	+82.5% 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.