Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HOMEWELL CURLEW PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,043
Total Quantity
14.0K
NHS Cost
£10.1K
vs National Avg
+118.6%
HOMEWELL CURLEW PRACTICE prescribed 1,043 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,117 to the NHS. This is 118.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,043 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,117 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +118.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,043 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +118.6% 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.