Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at EXTENDED HOURS

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
78
Total Quantity
1,311
NHS Cost
£977
vs National Avg
-83.7%

EXTENDED HOURS prescribed 78 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £977 to the NHS. This is 83.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
4

Prescribing Details

Total Items78
Total Quantity1,311
Total NHS Cost£977
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average-83.7%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice78 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference-83.7% 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.