Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at TAMAR VALLEY HEALTH

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

1,162

Total Quantity

14.3K

NHS Cost

£8.4K

vs National Avg

+143.5%

TAMAR VALLEY HEALTH prescribed 1,162 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,393 to the NHS. This is 143.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

117

Jul 2026

120

Jul 2026

104

Jul 2026

106

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,162
Total Quantity	14,303
Total NHS Cost	£8,393
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+143.5%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,162 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	+143.5% 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.