Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at EXTENDED ACCESS
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,679
Total Quantity
18.6K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
+251.9%
EXTENDED ACCESS prescribed 1,679 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,421 to the NHS. This is 251.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
115
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,679 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,613 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,421 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +251.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,679 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +251.9% 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.