Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at FOREST MEDICAL
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
943
Total Quantity
13.0K
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
+97.6%
FOREST MEDICAL prescribed 943 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,376 to the NHS. This is 97.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 943 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,046 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,376 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +97.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 943 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +97.6% 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.