Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE WATERLOO PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
937
Total Quantity
11.4K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+96.4%
THE WATERLOO PRACTICE prescribed 937 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,091 to the NHS. This is 96.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
75
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 937 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,381 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,091 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +96.4% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 937 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +96.4% 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.