Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at MID DEVON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
320
Total Quantity
4,680
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
-32.9%

MID DEVON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 320 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,359 to the NHS. This is 32.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
34

Prescribing Details

Total Items320
Total Quantity4,680
Total NHS Cost£3,359
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-32.9%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice320 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference-32.9% 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.