Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HOMESTEAD
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
386
Total Quantity
4,612
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
-19.1%
HOMESTEAD prescribed 386 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,799 to the NHS. This is 19.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 386 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,612 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,799 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 386 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -19.1% 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.