Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SUTTON COLDFIELD GROUP PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
3,271
Total Quantity
45.2K
NHS Cost
£25.4K
vs National Avg
+585.5%

SUTTON COLDFIELD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 3,271 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,419 to the NHS. This is 585.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
265

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,271
Total Quantity45,167
Total NHS Cost£25,419
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+585.5%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,271 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+585.5% 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.