Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE FAMILY PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
509
Total Quantity
5,418
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+6.7%
THE FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 509 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,306 to the NHS. This is 6.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 509 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,418 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,306 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 509 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +6.7% 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.