Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SILVERDALE PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
854
Total Quantity
12.7K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
+79%
SILVERDALE PRACTICE prescribed 854 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,764 to the NHS. This is 79% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 854 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,720 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,764 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 854 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +79% 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.