Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE DEVONSHIRE LODGE PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
648
Total Quantity
7,207
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+35.8%
THE DEVONSHIRE LODGE PRACTICE prescribed 648 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,437 to the NHS. This is 35.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 648 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,207 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,437 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 648 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +35.8% 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.