Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at YARM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,026
Total Quantity
14.6K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+115%
YARM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,026 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,625 to the NHS. This is 115% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,026 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,624 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,625 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +115% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,026 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +115% 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.