Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at OAKLEAF
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
826
Total Quantity
9,500
NHS Cost
£7.0K
vs National Avg
+73.1%
OAKLEAF prescribed 826 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,987 to the NHS. This is 73.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 826 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,500 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,987 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 826 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +73.1% 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.