Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
896
Total Quantity
14.5K
NHS Cost
£11.3K
vs National Avg
+87.8%
SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE prescribed 896 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,261 to the NHS. This is 87.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 896 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,455 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,261 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 896 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +87.8% 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.