Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at HULL FAMILY PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
2,321
Total Quantity
34.1K
NHS Cost
£24.6K
vs National Avg
+386.4%

HULL FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 2,321 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,600 to the NHS. This is 386.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
179

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,321
Total Quantity34,078
Total NHS Cost£24,600
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+386.4%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,321 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+386.4% 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.