Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE WELLCOME PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
645
Total Quantity
8,018
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+35.2%
THE WELLCOME PRACTICE prescribed 645 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,805 to the NHS. This is 35.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 645 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,018 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,805 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.2% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 645 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +35.2% 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.