Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HETHERINGTON GROUP PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
294
Total Quantity
4,102
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
-38.4%
HETHERINGTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 294 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,408 to the NHS. This is 38.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 294 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,102 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,408 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -38.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 294 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -38.4% 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.