Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CHA - GP IMPROVED ACCESS
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
571
Total Quantity
4,648
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+19.7%
CHA - GP IMPROVED ACCESS prescribed 571 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,977 to the NHS. This is 19.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 571 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,648 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,977 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 571 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +19.7% 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.