Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at PRIMARY CARE EXTENDED ACCESS

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
66
Total Quantity
618
NHS Cost
£375
vs National Avg
-86.2%

PRIMARY CARE EXTENDED ACCESS prescribed 66 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £375 to the NHS. This is 86.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items66
Total Quantity618
Total NHS Cost£375
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-86.2%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice66 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference-86.2% vs national average
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.