Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE HERON PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
436
Total Quantity
5,532
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
-8.6%
THE HERON PRACTICE prescribed 436 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,885 to the NHS. This is 8.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 436 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,532 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,885 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.6% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 436 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | -8.6% 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.