Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CAVERSHAM GROUP PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

801

Total Quantity

10.5K

NHS Cost

£7.2K

vs National Avg

+67.9%

CAVERSHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 801 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,184 to the NHS. This is 67.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	801
Total Quantity	10,499
Total NHS Cost	£7,184
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+67.9%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	801 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	+67.9% 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.