Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE MAPLES
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
743
Total Quantity
8,172
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+55.7%
THE MAPLES prescribed 743 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,037 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
67
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 743 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,172 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,037 |
| Presentations | 6 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.