Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at STIRCHLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,269
Total Quantity
15.6K
NHS Cost
£9.3K
vs National Avg
+165.9%
STIRCHLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,269 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,306 to the NHS. This is 165.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
92
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,269 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,632 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,306 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +165.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,269 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +165.9% 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.