Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
2,568
Total Quantity
32.1K
NHS Cost
£23.9K
vs National Avg
+438.2%
PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,568 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,936 to the NHS. This is 438.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
172
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,568 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,144 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,936 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +438.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,568 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +438.2% 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.