Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CHEW MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
756
Total Quantity
8,677
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+58.4%
CHEW MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 756 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,083 to the NHS. This is 58.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 756 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,677 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,083 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 756 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +58.4% 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.