Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at SUFFOLK GP FEDERATION OOH

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,786
Total Quantity
20.1K
NHS Cost
£13.1K
vs National Avg
+274.3%

SUFFOLK GP FEDERATION OOH prescribed 1,786 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,137 to the NHS. This is 274.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
167

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,786
Total Quantity20,071
Total NHS Cost£13,137
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+274.3%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,786 items
National average per practice477 items
Difference+274.3% vs national average
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.