Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE SIDINGS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
690
Total Quantity
12.0K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+44.6%
THE SIDINGS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 690 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,345 to the NHS. This is 44.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 690 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,980 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,345 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 690 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +44.6% 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.