Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SWANAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
940
Total Quantity
13.9K
NHS Cost
£7.2K
vs National Avg
+97%
SWANAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 940 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,224 to the NHS. This is 97% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 940 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,904 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,224 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +97% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 940 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +97% 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.