Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP,
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
461
Total Quantity
5,925
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
-3.4%
HOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP, prescribed 461 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,212 to the NHS. This is 3.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 461 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,925 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,212 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 461 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -3.4% 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.