Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HUC IUC C&P

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
2,178
Total Quantity
26.4K
NHS Cost
£19.3K
vs National Avg
+356.4%

HUC IUC C&P prescribed 2,178 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,298 to the NHS. This is 356.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
170

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,178
Total Quantity26,401
Total NHS Cost£19,298
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+356.4%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,178 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+356.4% 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.