Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE CALVERTON PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

685

Total Quantity

9,174

NHS Cost

£5.8K

vs National Avg

+43.6%

THE CALVERTON PRACTICE prescribed 685 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,774 to the NHS. This is 43.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	685
Total Quantity	9,174
Total NHS Cost	£5,774
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+43.6%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	685 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	+43.6% 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.