Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE POTTERIES
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,059
Total Quantity
14.3K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
+121.9%
THE POTTERIES prescribed 1,059 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,302 to the NHS. This is 121.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,059 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,272 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,302 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +121.9% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,059 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +121.9% 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.