Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at IRWELL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,041
Total Quantity
10.9K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
+118.2%
IRWELL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,041 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,194 to the NHS. This is 118.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,041 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,943 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,194 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +118.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,041 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +118.2% 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.