Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HERNE HILL GROUP PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
779
Total Quantity
7,172
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+63.3%
HERNE HILL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 779 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,358 to the NHS. This is 63.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 779 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,172 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,358 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 779 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +63.3% 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.