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 Items | 1,333 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,843 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,463 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +179.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,333 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +179.4% 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.