Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at OUSE VALLEY PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
489
Total Quantity
7,194
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+2.5%

OUSE VALLEY PRACTICE prescribed 489 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,707 to the NHS. This is 2.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
39

Prescribing Details

Total Items489
Total Quantity7,194
Total NHS Cost£2,707
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+2.5%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice489 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+2.5% 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.