Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HEATHVIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

1,008

Total Quantity

14.1K

NHS Cost

£10.0K

vs National Avg

+111.2%

HEATHVIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,008 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,976 to the NHS. This is 111.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,008
Total Quantity	14,132
Total NHS Cost	£9,976
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+111.2%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,008 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	+111.2% 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.