Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE SWAN PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,977
Total Quantity
31.9K
NHS Cost
£15.5K
vs National Avg
+314.3%
THE SWAN PRACTICE prescribed 1,977 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,516 to the NHS. This is 314.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
152
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,977 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,916 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,516 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +314.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,977 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +314.3% 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.