Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SOUTH WIGHT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
623
Total Quantity
8,519
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+30.6%
SOUTH WIGHT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 623 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,608 to the NHS. This is 30.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 623 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,519 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,608 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 623 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +30.6% 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.