Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
641
Total Quantity
7,224
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+34.3%
FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE prescribed 641 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,408 to the NHS. This is 34.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 641 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,224 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,408 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 641 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +34.3% 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.