Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HIGHGATE GROUP PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
791
Total Quantity
13.9K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
+65.8%

HIGHGATE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 791 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,041 to the NHS. This is 65.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
59

Prescribing Details

Total Items791
Total Quantity13,944
Total NHS Cost£9,041
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+65.8%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice791 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+65.8% vs national average
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.