Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SHIRLAND MEDICAL
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
203
Total Quantity
2,374
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-57.5%
SHIRLAND MEDICAL prescribed 203 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,519 to the NHS. This is 57.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 203 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,374 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,519 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -57.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 203 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -57.5% 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.