Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE HADLEIGH PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,290
Total Quantity
17.0K
NHS Cost
£11.6K
vs National Avg
+170.3%
THE HADLEIGH PRACTICE prescribed 1,290 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,641 to the NHS. This is 170.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
88
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,290 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,024 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,641 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +170.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,290 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +170.3% 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.