Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HAREWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

279

Total Quantity

3,064

NHS Cost

£2.0K

vs National Avg

-41.5%

HAREWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 279 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,014 to the NHS. This is 41.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	279
Total Quantity	3,064
Total NHS Cost	£2,014
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	-41.5%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	279 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	-41.5% 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.