Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PEEL GPS
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
437
Total Quantity
6,472
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
-8.4%
PEEL GPS prescribed 437 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,551 to the NHS. This is 8.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 437 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,472 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,551 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 437 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -8.4% 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.