Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at FORUM FAMILY PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
629
Total Quantity
9,036
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+31.8%
FORUM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 629 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,483 to the NHS. This is 31.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 629 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,036 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,483 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 629 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +31.8% 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.