Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at POPLAR GROVE PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,179
Total Quantity
18.6K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
+147.1%
POPLAR GROVE PRACTICE prescribed 1,179 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,881 to the NHS. This is 147.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
88
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,179 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,599 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,881 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +147.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,179 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +147.1% 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.