Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SOUTH AXHOLME PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,117
Total Quantity
16.0K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
+134.1%
SOUTH AXHOLME PRACTICE prescribed 1,117 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,101 to the NHS. This is 134.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,117 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,047 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,101 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +134.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,117 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +134.1% 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.