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 Items1,055
Total Quantity15,638
Total NHS Cost£7,818
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+121.1%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,055 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+121.1% vs national average
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.