Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PCS ENHANCED ACCESS

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,754
Total Quantity
16.7K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
+267.6%

PCS ENHANCED ACCESS prescribed 1,754 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,399 to the NHS. This is 267.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
150

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,754
Total Quantity16,650
Total NHS Cost£11,399
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+267.6%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,754 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+267.6% 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.