Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at FOUNTAIN PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
686
Total Quantity
9,966
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+43.8%
FOUNTAIN PRACTICE prescribed 686 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,393 to the NHS. This is 43.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 686 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,966 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,393 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 686 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +43.8% 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.