Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at DGS HEALTH
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,398
Total Quantity
15.0K
NHS Cost
£9.8K
vs National Avg
+193%
DGS HEALTH prescribed 1,398 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,771 to the NHS. This is 193% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
124
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,398 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,990 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,771 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +193% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,398 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +193% 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.