Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HDOCS ON CALL OOH

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
365
Total Quantity
4,875
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
-23.5%

HDOCS ON CALL OOH prescribed 365 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,780 to the NHS. This is 23.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
38

Prescribing Details

Total Items365
Total Quantity4,875
Total NHS Cost£3,780
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average-23.5%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice365 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference-23.5% vs national average
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.