Nitrofurantoin Prescribing at THE WESTGATE PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,993
Total Quantity
28.0K
NHS Cost
£13.5K
vs National Avg
+317.7%
THE WESTGATE PRACTICE prescribed 1,993 items of Nitrofurantoin over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,477 to the NHS. This is 317.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nitrofurantoin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,993 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,023 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,477 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +317.7% |
Nitrofurantoin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,993 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 477 items |
| Difference | +317.7% 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.