Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HERON GP PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
214
Total Quantity
2,428
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-55.2%
HERON GP PRACTICE prescribed 214 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,568 to the NHS. This is 55.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 214 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,428 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,568 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -55.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 214 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -55.2% 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.