Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at FAMILY DOCTORS
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
181
Total Quantity
3,426
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-62.1%
FAMILY DOCTORS prescribed 181 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,409 to the NHS. This is 62.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 181 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,426 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,409 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -62.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 181 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -62.1% 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.