Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at KNEBWORTH & MARYMEAD PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
664
Total Quantity
10.6K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
+39.2%
KNEBWORTH & MARYMEAD PRACTICE prescribed 664 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,048 to the NHS. This is 39.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 664 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,550 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,048 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 664 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +39.2% vs national average |
Explore More
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.