Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,389
Total Quantity
20.7K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
+191.1%
DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,389 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,322 to the NHS. This is 191.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
90
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,389 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,749 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,322 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +191.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,389 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +191.1% 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.