Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE DERBY ROAD PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,400
Total Quantity
21.2K
NHS Cost
£13.0K
vs National Avg
+193.4%
THE DERBY ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 1,400 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,996 to the NHS. This is 193.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
119
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,400 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,175 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,996 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +193.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,400 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +193.4% 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.