Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SUFFOLK GP+
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
575
Total Quantity
6,840
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+20.5%
SUFFOLK GP+ prescribed 575 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,486 to the NHS. This is 20.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 575 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,840 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,486 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 575 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +20.5% 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.