Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SEDGEFIELD PRIMARY CARE SERVICES

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
344
Total Quantity
3,226
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
-27.9%

SEDGEFIELD PRIMARY CARE SERVICES prescribed 344 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,280 to the NHS. This is 27.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26

Prescribing Details

Total Items344
Total Quantity3,226
Total NHS Cost£2,280
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average-27.9%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice344 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference-27.9% vs national average
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.