Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at FORGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
357
Total Quantity
4,224
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
-25.2%
FORGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 357 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,328 to the NHS. This is 25.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 357 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,224 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,328 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 357 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -25.2% 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.