Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,055
Total Quantity
15.6K
NHS Cost
£7.8K
vs National Avg
+121.1%
ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,055 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,818 to the NHS. This is 121.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
95
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,055 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,638 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,818 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +121.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,055 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +121.1% 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.