Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE ELMS PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
283
Total Quantity
4,155
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
-40.7%
THE ELMS PRACTICE prescribed 283 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,890 to the NHS. This is 40.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 283 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,155 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,890 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -40.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 283 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -40.7% 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.