Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ST DAVID'S FAMILY PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
595
Total Quantity
12.5K
NHS Cost
£10.1K
vs National Avg
+24.7%
ST DAVID'S FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 595 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,150 to the NHS. This is 24.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 595 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,488 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,150 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 595 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +24.7% 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.