Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NORTH SWINDON PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

807

Total Quantity

9,844

NHS Cost

£5.1K

vs National Avg

+69.1%

NORTH SWINDON PRACTICE prescribed 807 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,083 to the NHS. This is 69.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	807
Total Quantity	9,844
Total NHS Cost	£5,083
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+69.1%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	807 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	+69.1% 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.