Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
796
Total Quantity
13.8K
NHS Cost
£8.9K
vs National Avg
+66.8%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 796 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,913 to the NHS. This is 66.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 796 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,829 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,913 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 796 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +66.8% 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.