Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CHESTNUT PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
189
Total Quantity
2,494
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-60.4%
CHESTNUT PRACTICE prescribed 189 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,295 to the NHS. This is 60.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 189 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,494 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,295 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -60.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 189 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -60.4% 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.