Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HEATHBRIDGE PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
839
Total Quantity
11.7K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+75.8%
HEATHBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 839 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,469 to the NHS. This is 75.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 839 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,723 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,469 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 839 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +75.8% 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.