Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at FAMILY PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
269
Total Quantity
2,561
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-43.6%
FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 269 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,409 to the NHS. This is 43.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 269 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,561 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,409 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -43.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 269 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -43.6% 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.