Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BOW MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
319
Total Quantity
4,920
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
-33.1%

BOW MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 319 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,067 to the NHS. This is 33.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
17

Prescribing Details

Total Items319
Total Quantity4,920
Total NHS Cost£4,067
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-33.1%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice319 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference-33.1% vs national average
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.