Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SHAKESPEARE WIC
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,500
Total Quantity
14.2K
NHS Cost
£9.8K
vs National Avg
+214.3%
SHAKESPEARE WIC prescribed 1,500 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,800 to the NHS. This is 214.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
109
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,500 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,199 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,800 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +214.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,500 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +214.3% 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.