Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ST HELENS ROAD PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
523
Total Quantity
5,105
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+9.6%
ST HELENS ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 523 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,750 to the NHS. This is 9.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 523 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,105 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,750 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 523 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +9.6% 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.