Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HUC E & N HERTS OOH

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,391
Total Quantity
16.7K
NHS Cost
£11.7K
vs National Avg
+191.5%

HUC E & N HERTS OOH prescribed 1,391 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,651 to the NHS. This is 191.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
110

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,391
Total Quantity16,678
Total NHS Cost£11,651
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+191.5%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,391 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+191.5% vs national average
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.