Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE BORDER PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
634
Total Quantity
6,749
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+32.9%
THE BORDER PRACTICE prescribed 634 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,922 to the NHS. This is 32.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 634 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,749 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,922 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 634 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +32.9% 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.