Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE SIDES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,117
Total Quantity
13.6K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
+134.1%
THE SIDES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,117 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,922 to the NHS. This is 134.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,117 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,578 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,922 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +134.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,117 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +134.1% 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.