Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE NIGHTINGALE PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
416
Total Quantity
5,576
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
-12.8%
THE NIGHTINGALE PRACTICE prescribed 416 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,449 to the NHS. This is 12.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 416 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,576 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,449 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 416 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -12.8% 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.