Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at NWL PRACTICEPLUS GROUP OOH

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,459
Total Quantity
16.0K
NHS Cost
£11.6K
vs National Avg
+205.8%

NWL PRACTICEPLUS GROUP OOH prescribed 1,459 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,645 to the NHS. This is 205.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
142

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,459
Total Quantity15,967
Total NHS Cost£11,645
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+205.8%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,459 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+205.8% 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.