Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at CORNWALL 111 OOH
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,761
Total Quantity
19.1K
NHS Cost
£12.9K
vs National Avg
+269%
CORNWALL 111 OOH prescribed 1,761 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,887 to the NHS. This is 269% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
148
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,761 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,098 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,887 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +269% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,761 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +269% 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.