Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at FIVE VALLEYS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
693
Total Quantity
9,217
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+45.2%
FIVE VALLEYS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 693 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,376 to the NHS. This is 45.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 693 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,217 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,376 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 693 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +45.2% 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.