Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE GLENSIDE COUNTRY PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

156

Total Quantity

3,568

NHS Cost

£1.5K

vs National Avg

-67.3%

THE GLENSIDE COUNTRY PRACTICE prescribed 156 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,527 to the NHS. This is 67.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	156
Total Quantity	3,568
Total NHS Cost	£1,527
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-67.3%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	156 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	-67.3% 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.