Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HUC B&L IUC SERVICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,441
Total Quantity
18.6K
NHS Cost
£14.2K
vs National Avg
+202%
HUC B&L IUC SERVICE prescribed 1,441 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,193 to the NHS. This is 202% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
127
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,441 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,587 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,193 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +202% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,441 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +202% 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.