Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CHEAM FAMILY PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,002
Total Quantity
17.8K
NHS Cost
£11.3K
vs National Avg
+110%

CHEAM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,002 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,262 to the NHS. This is 110% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
88

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,002
Total Quantity17,795
Total NHS Cost£11,262
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+110%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,002 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+110% 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.