Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at DR LOCAL CARE DIRECT OOH
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,804
Total Quantity
17.4K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
+278.1%
DR LOCAL CARE DIRECT OOH prescribed 1,804 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,390 to the NHS. This is 278.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
172
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,804 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,393 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,390 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +278.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,804 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +278.1% 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.