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 Items1,761
Total Quantity19,098
Total NHS Cost£12,887
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+269%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,761 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+269% 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.