Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HEACHAM GROUP PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

909

Total Quantity

13.0K

NHS Cost

£6.0K

vs National Avg

+90.5%

HEACHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 909 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,952 to the NHS. This is 90.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	909
Total Quantity	12,973
Total NHS Cost	£5,952
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+90.5%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	909 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	+90.5% 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.