Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at GP AT HAND
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,421
Total Quantity
15.5K
NHS Cost
£9.5K
vs National Avg
+197.8%
GP AT HAND prescribed 1,421 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,465 to the NHS. This is 197.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
87
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,421 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,473 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,465 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +197.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,421 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +197.8% 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.