Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HEREFORD MEDICAL GROUP
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
2,448
Total Quantity
38.7K
NHS Cost
£19.0K
vs National Avg
+413%
HEREFORD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,448 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,025 to the NHS. This is 413% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
162
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,448 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,722 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,025 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +413% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,448 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +413% 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.