Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE CRANBORNE PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,470
Total Quantity
20.1K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
+208.1%
THE CRANBORNE PRACTICE prescribed 1,470 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,793 to the NHS. This is 208.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
119
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,470 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,137 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,793 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +208.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,470 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +208.1% 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.