Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HIGH STREET PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
491
Total Quantity
8,181
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+2.9%
HIGH STREET PRACTICE prescribed 491 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,786 to the NHS. This is 2.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 491 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,181 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,786 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 491 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +2.9% 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.