Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HIGHLANDS PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
623
Total Quantity
9,449
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+30.6%

HIGHLANDS PRACTICE prescribed 623 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,605 to the NHS. This is 30.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
62

Prescribing Details

Total Items623
Total Quantity9,449
Total NHS Cost£4,605
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+30.6%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice623 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+30.6% 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.