Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HEATHCOT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
741
Total Quantity
9,685
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
+55.3%
HEATHCOT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 741 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,715 to the NHS. This is 55.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
73
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 741 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,685 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,715 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 741 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +55.3% 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.