Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE WATERFIELD PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
698
Total Quantity
13.3K
NHS Cost
£11.1K
vs National Avg
+46.3%
THE WATERFIELD PRACTICE prescribed 698 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,110 to the NHS. This is 46.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 698 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,274 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,110 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.3% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 698 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +46.3% 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.