Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE SAXON SPIRES PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,096
Total Quantity
16.6K
NHS Cost
£10.4K
vs National Avg
+129.7%
THE SAXON SPIRES PRACTICE prescribed 1,096 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,358 to the NHS. This is 129.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,096 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,593 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,358 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +129.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,096 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +129.7% 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.