Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at COMMUNITY CARE (SW)

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

507

Total Quantity

5,792

NHS Cost

£4.3K

vs National Avg

+6.3%

COMMUNITY CARE (SW) prescribed 507 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,255 to the NHS. This is 6.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	507
Total Quantity	5,792
Total NHS Cost	£4,255
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+6.3%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	507 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	+6.3% 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.