Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SOWE VALLEY PCN EXTENDED ACCESS

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

271

Total Quantity

2,650

NHS Cost

£1.7K

vs National Avg

-43.2%

SOWE VALLEY PCN EXTENDED ACCESS prescribed 271 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,678 to the NHS. This is 43.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	271
Total Quantity	2,650
Total NHS Cost	£1,678
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-43.2%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	271 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	-43.2% 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.