Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at FOREST PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
577
Total Quantity
9,737
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
+20.9%
FOREST PRACTICE prescribed 577 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,082 to the NHS. This is 20.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 577 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,737 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,082 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 577 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +20.9% 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.