Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PENNY'S HILL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
724
Total Quantity
11.1K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+51.7%
PENNY'S HILL PRACTICE prescribed 724 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,508 to the NHS. This is 51.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 724 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,072 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,508 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 724 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +51.7% 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.