Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PRIMARY CARE 24 OOH
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
2,560
Total Quantity
29.6K
NHS Cost
£22.9K
vs National Avg
+436.5%
PRIMARY CARE 24 OOH prescribed 2,560 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,889 to the NHS. This is 436.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
237
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,560 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,630 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,889 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +436.5% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,560 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +436.5% 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.