Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at MCH PRESCRIBING
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
2,530
Total Quantity
31.7K
NHS Cost
£20.6K
vs National Avg
+430.2%
MCH PRESCRIBING prescribed 2,530 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,578 to the NHS. This is 430.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
254
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,530 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,729 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,578 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +430.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,530 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +430.2% 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.