Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at FIVEWAYS PCN EA HUB

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
234
Total Quantity
2,460
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-51%

FIVEWAYS PCN EA HUB prescribed 234 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,566 to the NHS. This is 51% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
4

Prescribing Details

Total Items234
Total Quantity2,460
Total NHS Cost£1,566
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-51%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice234 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference-51% 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.