Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE ELMHURST PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
228
Total Quantity
3,538
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
-52.2%
THE ELMHURST PRACTICE prescribed 228 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,096 to the NHS. This is 52.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 228 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,538 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,096 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -52.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 228 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -52.2% 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.