Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SOUTH SEFTON GP EXTRA SERVICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
307
Total Quantity
3,122
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
-35.7%
SOUTH SEFTON GP EXTRA SERVICE prescribed 307 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,012 to the NHS. This is 35.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 307 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,122 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,012 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 307 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -35.7% 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.