Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE ELMS PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
696
Total Quantity
11.2K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+45.9%
THE ELMS PRACTICE prescribed 696 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,080 to the NHS. This is 45.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 696 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,218 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,080 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 696 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +45.9% 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.