Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE COLNE PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
612
Total Quantity
7,836
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+28.3%
THE COLNE PRACTICE prescribed 612 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,052 to the NHS. This is 28.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 612 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,836 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,052 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 612 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +28.3% 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.