Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ST LEONARDS PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
327
Total Quantity
3,746
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
-31.5%

ST LEONARDS PRACTICE prescribed 327 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,591 to the NHS. This is 31.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
19

Prescribing Details

Total Items327
Total Quantity3,746
Total NHS Cost£2,591
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-31.5%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice327 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference-31.5% 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.