Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

301

Total Quantity

2,948

NHS Cost

£1.5K

vs National Avg

-36.9%

THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE prescribed 301 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,530 to the NHS. This is 36.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	301
Total Quantity	2,948
Total NHS Cost	£1,530
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-36.9%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	301 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	-36.9% 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.