Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE SPEEDWELL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
516
Total Quantity
8,058
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+8.1%
THE SPEEDWELL PRACTICE prescribed 516 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,904 to the NHS. This is 8.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 516 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,058 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,904 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.1% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 516 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +8.1% 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.