Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SHIREHAMPTON GROUP PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

682

Total Quantity

7,550

NHS Cost

£5.5K

vs National Avg

+42.9%

SHIREHAMPTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 682 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,534 to the NHS. This is 42.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	682
Total Quantity	7,550
Total NHS Cost	£5,534
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+42.9%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	682 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	+42.9% 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.