Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
2,061
Total Quantity
26.8K
NHS Cost
£13.7K
vs National Avg
+331.9%
THE BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,061 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,742 to the NHS. This is 331.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,061 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,768 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,742 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +331.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,061 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +331.9% 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.