Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE DOVE VALLEY PMS PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
653
Total Quantity
8,176
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+36.8%
THE DOVE VALLEY PMS PRACTICE prescribed 653 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,255 to the NHS. This is 36.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 653 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,176 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,255 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 653 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +36.8% 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.