Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SILVERDALE FAMILY PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
441
Total Quantity
4,043
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
-7.6%
SILVERDALE FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 441 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,541 to the NHS. This is 7.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 441 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,043 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,541 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 441 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -7.6% 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.