Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at STOWHEALTH
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,487
Total Quantity
18.0K
NHS Cost
£11.0K
vs National Avg
+211.6%
STOWHEALTH prescribed 1,487 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,976 to the NHS. This is 211.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
120
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,487 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,959 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,976 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +211.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,487 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +211.6% 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.