Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at DORDON & POLESWORTH GROUP PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,124
Total Quantity
16.5K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
+135.6%
DORDON & POLESWORTH GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,124 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,299 to the NHS. This is 135.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,124 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,500 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,299 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +135.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,124 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +135.6% 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.