Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NEWHAM PCN
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,297
Total Quantity
14.0K
NHS Cost
£9.1K
vs National Avg
+171.8%
NEWHAM PCN prescribed 1,297 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,075 to the NHS. This is 171.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
86
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,297 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,023 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,075 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +171.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,297 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +171.8% 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.