Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ST JOHN'S MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

451

Total Quantity

6,404

NHS Cost

£2.2K

vs National Avg

-5.5%

ST JOHN'S MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 451 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,219 to the NHS. This is 5.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	451
Total Quantity	6,404
Total NHS Cost	£2,219
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-5.5%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	451 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	-5.5% 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.