Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HUC HERTS VALLEY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,485
Total Quantity
18.2K
NHS Cost
£12.1K
vs National Avg
+211.2%
HUC HERTS VALLEY prescribed 1,485 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,059 to the NHS. This is 211.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
104
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,485 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,220 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,059 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +211.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,485 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +211.2% 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.