Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE PENINSULA PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
735
Total Quantity
8,217
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+54%
THE PENINSULA PRACTICE prescribed 735 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,828 to the NHS. This is 54% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 735 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,217 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,828 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 735 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +54% 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.