Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SHOTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
835
Total Quantity
9,825
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+75%
SHOTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 835 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,085 to the NHS. This is 75% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 835 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,825 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,085 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 835 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +75% 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.