Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HORIZON HEALTHCARE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
921
Total Quantity
10.2K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+93%
HORIZON HEALTHCARE prescribed 921 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,517 to the NHS. This is 93% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 921 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,247 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,517 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +93% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 921 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +93% 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.