Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SHERINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
657
Total Quantity
8,218
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+37.7%
SHERINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 657 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,770 to the NHS. This is 37.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 657 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,218 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,770 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 657 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +37.7% 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.