Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE CAMBRIDGE PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
698
Total Quantity
9,054
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+46.3%
THE CAMBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 698 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,857 to the NHS. This is 46.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 698 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,054 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,857 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 698 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +46.3% 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.