Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at DINNINGTON GROUP PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,276
Total Quantity
17.4K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
+167.4%

DINNINGTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,276 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,926 to the NHS. This is 167.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
90

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,276
Total Quantity17,352
Total NHS Cost£7,926
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+167.4%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,276 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+167.4% 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.