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 Items2,061
Total Quantity26,768
Total NHS Cost£13,742
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+331.9%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,061 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+331.9% 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.