Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE THORPE PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

679

Total Quantity

12.2K

NHS Cost

£7.2K

vs National Avg

+42.3%

THE THORPE PRACTICE prescribed 679 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,214 to the NHS. This is 42.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	679
Total Quantity	12,217
Total NHS Cost	£7,214
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+42.3%

Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	679 items
National average per practice	477 items
Difference	+42.3% 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.