Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE RED PRACTICE WALTON
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
586
Total Quantity
8,959
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+22.8%
THE RED PRACTICE WALTON prescribed 586 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,915 to the NHS. This is 22.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 586 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,959 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,915 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.8% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 586 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +22.8% 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.