Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PHGH DOCTORS
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
391
Total Quantity
5,538
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
-18.1%
PHGH DOCTORS prescribed 391 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,393 to the NHS. This is 18.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 391 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,538 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,393 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 391 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -18.1% 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.