Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at BUCKS UTC & OOH

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
2,742
Total Quantity
31.2K
NHS Cost
£21.8K
vs National Avg
+474.6%

BUCKS UTC & OOH prescribed 2,742 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,754 to the NHS. This is 474.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
234

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,742
Total Quantity31,168
Total NHS Cost£21,754
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+474.6%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,742 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+474.6% 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.