Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at FOREST HILL GROUP PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
513
Total Quantity
7,891
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+7.5%
FOREST HILL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 513 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,785 to the NHS. This is 7.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 513 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,891 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,785 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 513 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +7.5% 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.