Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at ST HELENS UTC
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
918
Total Quantity
8,582
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+92.4%
ST HELENS UTC prescribed 918 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,728 to the NHS. This is 92.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 918 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,582 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,728 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +92.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 918 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +92.4% 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.