Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at DERBY UTC
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
624
Total Quantity
6,500
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+30.8%
DERBY UTC prescribed 624 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,237 to the NHS. This is 30.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 624 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,500 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,237 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 624 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +30.8% 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.