Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at DERWENT PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,333
Total Quantity
20.8K
NHS Cost
£15.5K
vs National Avg
+179.4%

DERWENT PRACTICE prescribed 1,333 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,463 to the NHS. This is 179.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
79

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,333
Total Quantity20,843
Total NHS Cost£15,463
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+179.4%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,333 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+179.4% 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.