Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at DURHAM DALES VAWAS

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
224
Total Quantity
2,184
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-53.1%

DURHAM DALES VAWAS prescribed 224 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,373 to the NHS. This is 53.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
19

Prescribing Details

Total Items224
Total Quantity2,184
Total NHS Cost£1,373
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average-53.1%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice224 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference-53.1% 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.