Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE DUNSTAN PARTNERSHIP
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
743
Total Quantity
10.2K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+55.7%
THE DUNSTAN PARTNERSHIP prescribed 743 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,665 to the NHS. This is 55.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 743 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,207 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,665 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 743 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +55.7% 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.