Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PORTCHESTER PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
633
Total Quantity
5,897
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+32.7%
PORTCHESTER PRACTICE prescribed 633 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,572 to the NHS. This is 32.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 633 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,897 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,572 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 633 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +32.7% 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.