Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,143
Total Quantity
15.1K
NHS Cost
£9.5K
vs National Avg
+139.5%
THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE prescribed 1,143 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,531 to the NHS. This is 139.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
96
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,143 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,056 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,531 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +139.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,143 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +139.5% 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.