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 Items | 623 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,449 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,605 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 623 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +30.6% 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.