Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE NILE PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
720
Total Quantity
12.1K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+50.9%
THE NILE PRACTICE prescribed 720 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,587 to the NHS. This is 50.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 720 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,062 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,587 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 720 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +50.9% 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.