Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE HICKS GROUP PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,106
Total Quantity
16.6K
NHS Cost
£10.0K
vs National Avg
+131.8%
THE HICKS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,106 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,020 to the NHS. This is 131.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,106 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,599 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,020 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +131.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,106 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +131.8% 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.