Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
899
Total Quantity
10.3K
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
+88.4%
GP DIRECT prescribed 899 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,314 to the NHS. This is 88.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 899 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,268 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,314 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 899 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +88.4% 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.