Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at DERWENT VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
546
Total Quantity
7,153
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+14.4%
DERWENT VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 546 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,665 to the NHS. This is 14.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 546 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,153 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,665 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 546 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +14.4% 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.