Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE PEEL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,041
Total Quantity
12.9K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+118.2%
THE PEEL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,041 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,889 to the NHS. This is 118.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,041 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,946 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,889 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +118.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,041 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +118.2% 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.